Intermittent Break Lghts!

[toby1966]

I recently had my car MOTd and the only fails were one tyre and the brake lights not working. so i changed the bulbs and hey presto but

for some time this has been a problem that at random times the lights will stop working,it seemed that to cure this i just had to apply more pressure to the brake pedal and this seemed to do the trick,however in ths recent bad weather when i started the car i have warning lights that the brakes are not working but after applying the brake the lights go out and i assume everything is back to normal however when i back into my drive and apply the pedal it still comes on intermittently.

Any suggestions on what to check and where??

many thanks :wacko:

[chrispb123456]

I recently had my car MOTd and the only fails were one tyre and the brake lights not working. so i changed the bulbs and hey presto but

for some time this has been a problem that at random times the lights will stop working,it seemed that to cure this i just had to apply more pressure to the brake pedal and this seemed to do the trick,however in ths recent bad weather when i started the car i have warning lights that the brakes are not working but after applying the brake the lights go out and i assume everything is back to normal however when i back into my drive and apply the pedal it still comes on intermittently.

Any suggestions on what to check and where??

many thanks :wacko:

Maybe faulty or badly adjusted stoplight switch.

[bfc1001]

ye id say check stoplight switch. its located just above your brake peddle and should unscrew . ther about 15 pounds for a new un.

[billywizzo]

Hi

I would go for the brake light switch as well.

Easy to change on a MK2 but make sure you get the correct one as I think there are 2 types a round one and square one.

Also make sure you don't push the switch in as it is self setting and needs to be done by the pedal when fitted.

 

Bill