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19-11-2013, 11:47 PM | #1 | ||
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i attached a trailer to my car AU II, i plug the trailer cable. and tested the brake lights and noticed my brake lights on my car dont work any more. i checked the fuse its fine but it was a 10 amp fuse and i looked in manual its meant to be 15amp fuse. so i put in 15 amp and bought new bulbs and still nothing working please any help will be greatful or any ideas cheers. |
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20-11-2013, 12:00 AM | #2 | ||
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Brake light switch that's situated on the brake pedal. Very common problem
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20-11-2013, 12:05 AM | #3 | ||
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awesome thanx Dezza. i will be buying a wire tester 2moro and check that brake light switch could it be anything else?. i was worried that the whole wiring got fried
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20-11-2013, 06:23 AM | #4 | ||
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Hi. Plus 1 for the switch, as said its a common problem. Cheers MD
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20-11-2013, 08:05 PM | #5 | ||
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Hey
It was the brake light switch . Thank you |
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20-11-2013, 10:32 PM | #6 | ||
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mine went last week aswell, wasn't much fun changing it either
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21-11-2013, 03:08 AM | #7 | ||
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Where is this beastly switch? Is it easy to get to? Car on a hoist?
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21-11-2013, 03:48 AM | #8 | ||
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Don't need the car on a hoist. the switch is up under the dash, drivers side footwell. attaches to the brake pedal.
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29-11-2013, 10:14 PM | #9 | ||
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It's not that bad to change and takes only a minute and the part is about $12
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30-11-2013, 05:04 PM | #10 | ||
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i dont know about other people but ive had to replace the switch every 2 years in my moms au the aftermarket replacement parts seem of lesser quality.
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