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I did take the skin off my knuckles when I tried to get the rear lights switch out of the drivers side, the passenger side was ok!! I checked the bulbs first then looked through the Hayes manual to find out the problem. The brake light switch plunger was not working properly. I had to drive around for a few days turning on the headlights every time I braked!!! Only while the parts were on order. The coil light is still intermittent - (see previous post) and now have power steering problem. Any suggestions welcome!

I would have or get the brake light switch changed - after first checking that the bulbs are ok -it's a common problem that seems to affect all sorts of strangely unrelated functions on the car. It's also a relatively cheap option. Good luck with being a girl. Sorry dont know what happened above the bit I wrote is missing!!! I have channged the break light switch and its all working great now. But the coil light is still intermittent. Some journeys it does not come on and others it comes on after a few miles. Also I am having a problem with the power steering, I think? If I drive through a puddle a few miles later on I get a heavy feeling on the steering for a second or two but only when I turn the wheel to the right. Any suggestions please.

I would have or get the brake light switch changed - after first checking that the bulbs are ok -it's a common problem that seems to affect all sorts of strangely unrelated functions on the car. It's also a relatively cheap option. Good luck with being a girl.

Hi I am new to this forum and was looking for some advice on a problem that I have with the coil light flashing while I am driving. I am just about to replace the brake actuator switch on my galaxy as I have found that my break lights are not working when I depress the breaks but the bulbs are ok. Would this effect the coil light as mine seems to be intermittent. It started flashing about May and has stopped then started again. My galaxy is a R reg 1997 model diesel and I have not had much trouble until now and I've had it 7 years. I don't think I have any problems with smoke, though! Any help would be appreciated as I am not mechanical (being a girl! and all that!) :-)