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Old 18-01-2009, 12:20 PM   #1
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Both brake lights arent working in the xr8. Both bulbs look okay, fuses ae good. What else could it be? Brake switch maybe?
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Old 18-01-2009, 12:23 PM   #2
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is the HI veiw out as well?
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Old 18-01-2009, 12:41 PM   #3
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doesnt have a globe in it. I put a test lamp on the brake switch and has power on one pin but not the other. Is it supposed to have power on both?
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Old 18-01-2009, 12:47 PM   #4
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doesnt have a globe in it. I put a test lamp on the brake switch and has power on one pin but not the other. Is it supposed to have power on both?
The switch should have power to one side then when its open should complete the circut . if you remove both wires from the plug and join them with a bridge your brake lights should work(ignition on) ,indicating a faulty switch . if you still have no light but have power move back to the Globe end and check the conections for melted fittings as this is a issue with the AUs
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Old 18-01-2009, 12:49 PM   #5
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Old 18-01-2009, 12:55 PM   #6
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Brake switch is dead. Can I get these from repco or somewhere? How much are they?
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Old 18-01-2009, 01:05 PM   #7
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yeah you can get them from repco, supercheap etc
from memory they are cheap, like $15 or so or something not to big
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Old 18-01-2009, 01:07 PM   #8
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sweet. better go get one
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If you havent left, wait and go to Ford and get one. The aftermarket ones arent good, and usually dont work as the springs in the switch are the wrong rate. Its better paying the extra $10 for a quality one that works, and doesnt need to be stuffed with to make it work.
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I'm wondering if this is the same fault mine has... as mine are working on the odd occasion... one side is now out i just noticed... where as the other side is weak and flashy... they were playing up when i bought it...
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That sounds a little different to when a brake switch goes. When a brake switch goes, all your brake lights will go at the same time.
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Old 18-01-2009, 08:58 PM   #12
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That sounds a little different to when a brake switch goes. When a brake switch goes, all your brake lights will go at the same time.
Bugger... sounds like half the switch is gone then :P
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