Push Brake Pedal, Dashboard Lights Come On!

[johnkg]

As per title really. Noticed that the dashboard lights do not come on unless the sidelights/headlights are switched on. When I switch the main lights off the dash lights go off. Now the fun starts: with the main lights off when I press the Brake pedal the dashboard lights come on and as does the foglight light. They go off again when I release the Brake pedal. Weird! All other lights seem to be functioning ok.

 

Any ideas where to start looking?

 

Thanks in Advance

 

 

R Reg 2.3.

[big_kev]

It sound like an earthing problem ( lack of ).

 

Check the earth connections for the dash.

[bofus]

Check the earth connections in both rear light clusters and from the clusters to the body.

 

Possibly, the other issue is the tail light bulb is inserted incorrectly on the same side as the iffy front fog light.

 

cheers

Gav

[sparky Paul]

If none of the other suggestions work, check the wiring in the convoluted rubber conduit to the tailgate.