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AlexB
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9th May, 2008 at 12:01:28am

Yeah, no idea why, but they dont light up, even when connecting the switch's spades together..

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9th May, 2008 at 01:24:57am

Have you got 12v+ to one of the 2 wires? If not check fuse with test light, maybe bad connection, otherwise chase wire from switch to fuse box. Also maybe a bad connection in the bulkhead area.



On 6th May, 2008 apalazz1275 said:
First test with a test light the two wires going to the brake switch (hydraulic or mechanical, whatever yours is). One of the 2 should hold 12v this is the 12v feed from the fuse box, the other wire is the wire that connects to your brake light bulbs. So in reality, If you have a 12v feed and have temporarily touched the 2 wires together you should have 12v at the brake lights. If not then test for continuity between the switch wire and the brake lights and find the missing link! VOILA! Hope this helps. Adriano
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Edited by apalazz1275 on 9th May, 2008.

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9th May, 2008 at 01:58:01am

All my electrical problems where down to dodgey connections, mostly with the inline fuse holders.

Some of the contacts inside had crusted up and some where just shite connections. Best thing that helped me was a meter! Or a cont. tester.

Ahh i also remember i had a faulty pedal sensor, the little springy job that engages behind the pedal. *Sick* <<<< haha love it

AlexB
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9th May, 2008 at 09:06:19am

Cheers lads. Will give it some time over the weekend and see what's what.
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