Brake lights

Steve61 · 13th October 2015, 08:54

This is driving me nuts.
I have an intermittent issue with the brake lights sticking on in my 75.
Checked the forum and tried replacing the brake light switch and making sure it was properly seated, but that hasn't fixed it.
So I'm thinking i's got to be electrical.
Can anyone recommend someone in South East London or near here that may be able to resolve it before the MOT in six weeks?

Arctic · 13th October 2015, 09:07

Hi Steve.
Sounds like a short between brake light wiring and light wiring, could just be a short in one of the bulbs, try taking the rear bulbs out one at a time, if you have not done so already.

Check the wires in the boot also to see if they are chaffed in anyway.

trikey · 13th October 2015, 09:27

Try fuse 13 (i think thats what number it is) if the fuse blows, the brake lights stay on constantly, you may have a bad connection there.

LotusLC · 13th October 2015, 09:39

I had a problem with my brake light switch, it was worn a bit , and kept slipping back as i put the brake on. would work for a while tho, but then always returned to sticking on lights.
Have you tried a new switch or did you reseat the old switch?
if you used the old switch i would try a new switch, it cured my problem

Steve61 · 13th October 2015, 10:12

It may be that, I just re-seated the original.
ordered a new one from Rimmer's.
Lets see if that solves the problem.

LotusLC · 13th October 2015, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Steve61

It may be that I just re-seated the original.
ordered a new one from Rimmer's.
Lets see if that solves the problem.

Fingers crossed it will. The grippy side bits on my old switch had worn quite a bit.
Be very careful when you renew the switch. The wires can be very easily pulled out of the connector , which goes into the switch.
It is very awkward to do so take your time.

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Steve61 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connie Saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Greenwich Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	Brake lights This is driving me nuts. I have an intermittent issue with the brake lights sticking on in my 75. Checked the forum and tried replacing the brake light switch and making sure it was properly seated, but that hasn't fixed it. So I'm thinking i's got to be electrical. Can anyone recommend someone in South East London or near here that may be able to resolve it before the MOT in six weeks? __________________ Mods: Jules uprated fan and gold resistor Android Tablet 'Head Unit' PPD C-Pillars, Door reflectors and other bits. To do: Respray the roof. Done: Manifold replaced. (Silent now) Belts done New wing Changed the reg to R24 HRS :-)

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,824 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Steve. Sounds like a short between brake light wiring and light wiring, could just be a short in one of the bulbs, try taking the rear bulbs out one at a time, if you have not done so already. Check the wires in the boot also to see if they are chaffed in anyway. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,821 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Try fuse 13 (i think thats what number it is) if the fuse blows, the brake lights stay on constantly, you may have a bad connection there. __________________ Lest we forget..

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LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	I had a problem with my brake light switch, it was worn a bit , and kept slipping back as i put the brake on. would work for a while tho, but then always returned to sticking on lights. Have you tried a new switch or did you reseat the old switch? if you used the old switch i would try a new switch, it cured my problem __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

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Steve61 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connie Saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Greenwich Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	It may be that, I just re-seated the original. ordered a new one from Rimmer's. Lets see if that solves the problem. __________________ Mods: Jules uprated fan and gold resistor Android Tablet 'Head Unit' PPD C-Pillars, Door reflectors and other bits. To do: Respray the roof. Done: Manifold replaced. (Silent now) Belts done New wing Changed the reg to R24 HRS :-) Last edited by Steve61; 13th October 2015 at 10:33..