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18-02-2006, 01:07 PM
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hi, ive just gotten my el falcon today and the only thing not working is the brake lights. ive checked fuses, light bulbs, ground and some of wiering which all worked the way they were supposed to. anyone got any ideas on why it doesnt work? oh and if you have spare time, how do i get the antenna to come out of the front guard?
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18-02-2006, 01:12 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
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do your parking lights come on with the headlights??
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18-02-2006, 01:24 PM
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brake light switch on the brake pedal has most likely failed.
its fairly common for them to die after a while, not a hard job to change, infact when mine first died, ford changed mine for free. (+ the price of the switch itself)
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18-02-2006, 01:27 PM
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Shoot.
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Like suggested, if your fuses are fine and the parker lights turn on without blowing the fuse then it's most likely the brake switch.
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18-02-2006, 01:56 PM
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turbo kid
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Adelaide, south central suburbs
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ok, thanks. the lights do come on when parkers are on.
ill pop down to adrian brian ford on monday morning and get it changed. appreciate it guys
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18-02-2006, 05:41 PM
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No, no, no. Don't go to your ford dealer. I bought my first brake switch from them and it was $50 odd bucks. Go to Repco, $9.60. Takes 2mins to change and req no tools. Just push your seat back and look at the brake pedal. Find the wiring (L plug) and disconnect. Pull out the spring pin (it will be tough but try and rotate it 90 degress laterally). The switch then slides off. Watch carefully how it comes off with one thick washer (blue plastic, one thin washer with lip made of black plastic). Put the new one on and hey presto all done!
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18-02-2006, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: South East Vic
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out of interest how much is the switch, mine died a few weeks ago, it's jerry rigged at th moment cause i have had timme to actually get or install a new one, 7 day weeks are a ИИИИИ... anyways, rough price on one?
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18-02-2006, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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I payed $40 for one about 12 months ago
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18-02-2006, 06:14 PM
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Location: Cazza Dee
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I think my mums el brake switch went about 10 times!!!!!!!
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18-02-2006, 06:49 PM
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As I said definately go to repco. $9.60 is an excellent price. And they look identical. Spend the 30-40 bucks your saving on something else.
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18-02-2006, 09:05 PM
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turbo kid
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Location: Adelaide, south central suburbs
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thanks guys, ive basicaly found the problem. mate had a look at it and he just refitted it and it was most probably a faulty connection or whatever. sall good, works now. went for a spin and came back with a FAT smile on my face.
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18-02-2006, 09:25 PM
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You got lucky mate!! Didnt have to spend anything!!
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19-02-2006, 10:03 PM
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Bugger I got ripped off! I'm going back to demand my 42c refund! lol
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