No Brake Lights

[del.wilkinson1]

We have a 2.8si galaxy and the brake lights have suddenly stopped working, bulbs ok? can't find any problem with fuses - but fuses don't correspond to the book anyway!Any suggestions greatly received.

Yours another mum of 4

 

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[seatkid]

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that was funny

Edited September 23, 2007 by seatkid

[seatkid]

If you put full details about your car i.e. year of manufacture, someone will no doubt look up the correct fuse to check.

 

Brake switch failure is common. Use the FAQ to find out about Brake switches

[del.wilkinson1]

Sorry, forgot to put this when I registered - blonde moment! Galaxy SI 2.8 V6 September 1998 [nice car!]

[big_kev]

Hi Del,

 

Try this link

 

Fuses & Relays

 

Regards

 

Kev

[swanny1970]

Hi there

 

I had exactly the same problem and it turned out to be the switch at the top of the brake pedal. If you remove the fascia, next to the fuse box, you will have a clear view of it. It is quite easy to remove and a new one from Fords will cost between

[chezzy1955]

Brake light switch. Have had to change mine twice.

[del.wilkinson1]

Many thanks to Peter and Kev for helping me sort the brake lights, the fuses now correspond to the pdf files sent over [cigarette lighter now works after 8 years! - fuse no: 7] and the brake switch was replaced today

[The-Shorey]

I am having the same problems so gonna check the switch in the morning

Does anyone know what size fuse should be in for the brake lights??

mines a Mk1 1997 Aspen 2ltr petrol