Accessing Brake Switch To Replace/lubricate

[JRWR]

Recently I took a short trip in my 2004 Galaxy TDI and noticed that the brake light warning light didn't go out. Suspecting a blown bulb I had my wife check them who reported that none of them were working! Then the glow plug warning light started flashing and the message ENGINE WORKSHOP! flashed up.

 

I suspected the brake pedal switch was faulty or stuck and I've read a number of threads on here explaing how to turn it 45 degress to remove it and also a long description on another site about how to install a new one (without breaking it!).

 

So yesterday I tried to take a look. The fuse cover flap, when lowered about an inch, can be pulled from its hinge. Then there are 2 torx screws made accessible which when removed loosen the dash plastic. Then, by pulling quite hard to bend the dash, I could see the brake pedal switch (it's purple) but there's no way I could get my hand in to remove it. I did manage to jiggle the plunger about a bit and squirt some WD40 around and things started working again (for now!) but I was wondering if there was a thread describing how to get proper access to the switch in case I need to remove and replace it.

 

The FAQ 27. hints for brake switch installation doesn't seem to work for me.

 

Thanks!

 

JRWR

[chrispb123456]

If you can't access the FAQ's you must be using internet explorer don't, use firefox or google chrome.

You can use the link below to help with removal of the lower dash plastic.

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/8810-relay-30-replacement/page__p__68423&do=findComment&comment=68423

 

And below link to no 27 hints

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/8351-fitting-a-new-brake-light-switch/page__p__63453&do=findComment&comment=63453

[JRWR]

Many thanks chris, those links should sort me out. I was using IE to try to follow the FAQ links - some seemed to work but most didn't. Perhaps a note on the FAQ page saying not to use IE would be useful.

 

Thanks again

JRWR