steve123 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 T reg 1800Tdi Lower bulb warning symbol on dashboard came on a couple of days ago.No break lights working.Changed both bulbs but still not working.Not sure what fuse to check, think it might be fuse number 20 10amp (fuse 20 is ok).Yesterday engine management warning light came on while driving.Any ideas as to why no break lights ? Any help would be appreciated. Quote
learnfast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 T reg 1800Tdi Lower bulb warning symbol on dashboard came on a couple of days ago.No break lights working.Changed both bulbs but still not working.Not sure what fuse to check, think it might be fuse number 20 10amp (fuse 20 is ok).Yesterday engine management warning light came on while driving.Any ideas as to why no break lights ? Any help would be appreciated.hello i am new here but i have same problem and from what i have read it is your brake switch located on your brake pedal hope this helps Quote
steve123 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks for reply. I have tried to look for switchbutnot sure what is what. Have attached photo taken looking up at pedal.Can anyone see switch in photo to point me in the right direction ? Quote
learnfast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 Whoops.Forgot to attach file you can not see switch in photo but if you remove the fuse box cover and remove screws holding panel on then with a screw driver pop of the panel and at the top of foot pedal you will see a switch.my partner has just gone to get my switch when she is back i will take a photo for you hope this helps Quote
seatkid Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Sheesh.....brake lights again..... :blush: 1. If there are no brake lights working, including the tailgate high level lamp AND the glow plug lamp is flashing, then probably the stop lamp fuse is intact but check it anyway - see 3. below. If the fuse is intact, and you are sure you checked/changed the right bulbs (with the right type and fitted correctly - see 4 below) then the brake switch is not working correctly, the glow plug warning indicates conflicting output from the two outputs of the brake switch. The brake switch may require adjusting or replacing. Other points for brake light fault finding. 2. On the dash info graphic (if fitted) whichever light is permanently on, the rear (bottom) left, or the rear (bottom) right indicates the side where the problem is - this warning light covers stop and tail lights. (These lights will come on when starting the car, but should extinguish when the brake pedal is pressed unless there is a bulb failure) 3. If none of the brake lights are working including tailgate high level light then check the stop lamp fuse, pre 2000.5 models Tdi check F20 (10A) - (2000.5 - 2003 models its F15) and if the fuse is blown, then check the wiring in both tailgate rubber gaitors - its likely the insulation has perished here (common problem) and wires have shorted together or to chassis. 4. The rear side stop lamps for all models are type 380 twin filament (21/5W) offset pin and are located in the WING clusters (not the tailgate clusters). Make sure to fit the (offset pin) bulb correctly - if you have to force it in , its either wrong way (180 deg) or the the wrong bulb type. Note, the instruction manuals and certain online/Halfords guide list the wrong bulb. Its not a single filament bulb! 5. Only certain diesel engines have dual brake switches (110bhp AFN and most petrol engines do not) 6. There is no point 6. ;) Edited June 30, 2012 by seatkid Quote
seatkid Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 Point 5 should read . Only certain diesel engines have dual brake switches (110bhp diesel engines before 01/98 and most petrol engines do not) 6. There is still no point 6. :blush: Quote
learnfast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 Whoops.Forgot to attach file you can not see switch in photo but if you remove the fuse box cover and remove screws holding panel on then with a screw driver pop of the panel and at the top of foot pedal you will see a switch.my partner has just gone to get my switch when she is back i will take a photo for you hope this helpsi have replaced my brake switch and all working fine.now i need to find out how to stop the warning light from coming on and how to up load photos to this forum any advice anyone Quote
seatkid Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 i have replaced my brake switch and all working fine.now i need to find out how to stop the warning light from coming on and how to up load photos to this forum any advice anyone Read point 2 of my guide. THe warning light covers tail and stop lamps. THere are two tail lamps in each cluster, one is the second filament of the stop lamp, there is also a seperate 5W bulb. Check these. Also check the correct wattage is fitted as this can trigger the warning too. Quote
learnfast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 i have replaced my brake switch and all working fine.now i need to find out how to stop the warning light from coming on and how to up load photos to this forum any advice anyone Read point 2 of my guide. THe warning light covers tail and stop lamps. THere are two tail lamps in each cluster, one is the second filament of the stop lamp, there is also a seperate 5W bulb. Check these. Also check the correct wattage is fitted as this can trigger the warning too.hello and thanks for your reply all brake lights are working fine.i read some where on here that the warning light could reset it self. and i also read a post about vagcom a lead to connect car to computer so i can reset warning light myself have you any knowledge on this lead Quote
seatkid Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 The warning light is self resetting - no need for VAGCOM. Turn on your side lights and check you have 6 lamps on, two at each side and two over the number plate. Quote
learnfast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 The warning light is self resetting - no need for VAGCOM. Turn on your side lights and check you have 6 lamps on, two at each side and two over the number plate.ok thanks will have a look cheers Quote
steve123 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Posted June 30, 2012 Found brake switch, managed to take out.went and bought new one (green in photo) cost about £7.00butdid not work. Took old one apart cleaned up and reconnected, then brake lights on all the time.Seems to be some sort of ratchet on old switch spindle, had to keep ajusting spindle until they worked correctly. Do not know why new switch did not work, knowing my luck it was faulty. Thanks for peoples help, much appriciated. Quote
gregers Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 iirc on the new 1 you have to pull the plunger out to set it? seatkid i have a feeling your getting a bit cranky, :45: :) Quote
seatkid Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) seatkid i have a feeling your getting a bit cranky, :45: :) Gregers, can you remind me where the "you are not my friend" list is? Edited June 30, 2012 by seatkid Quote
SilverBeast Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 seatkid i have a feeling your getting a bit cranky, :45: :) Gregers, can you remind me when the "you are not my friend" list is? When? Quote
gregers Posted June 30, 2012 Report Posted June 30, 2012 didnt know i was/wasnt oh well the day just gets better and better. :45: :) :46: Quote
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