auto electrician advice

got a el falcoon and my brake lights seem to have stopped working the fuse is fine and so are the globes any idea on what is next to check or should i just give a auto sparky a hoy
cheers in advance


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theres a switch on the brake

Thu, 2009-10-22 21:59

theres a switch on the brake petal set up, that might have shit itself check that

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behind the foot pedal?

Thu, 2009-10-22 22:02

behind the foot pedal?

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yeah where the end of the

Thu, 2009-10-22 22:04

yeah where the end of the foot petal is, if you know what i mean

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got it bloody rippa will

Thu, 2009-10-22 22:05

got it bloody rippa will check it out tomorow morn
cheers matt

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check that they have an

Thu, 2009-10-22 22:05

check that they have an earth ,look for loose or corroded connections going to the back of the brake lights ,also check brake switch are you sure that the fuses and bulbs are fine ? sometimes the can look fine but are actually buggered .

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the switch on the brake pedal

Fri, 2009-10-23 03:25

is a common problem. Get a new one from repco/coventry etc.

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most common problem is the

Fri, 2009-10-23 07:34

most common problem is the switch as they fill up with grease

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brake switch

Fri, 2009-10-23 13:16

Used to sell heaps of them when I was in the auto parts game, very common problem. you can pick on up for aobut $20, then all you need to be is a contortinist (spelling) to fit it. Used to do them in the car park at the front of the shop for 20 bucks cash. Great way to get beer money.

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fords and electrical

Fri, 2009-10-23 15:25

fords and electrical problems go together like politcians and lies.

hehe....that should stir some1 up...............dont take it to seriously