Reply To: Brake lights not working

[Benjamin Pringle]

Update…

I bridged the two wires at the switch, hey presto, the brake lights lit up.. Problem with the switch then.

The unit was held together with rivets, I drilled them out figuring that the worst that could happen was the need to buy a new switch. Upon dismantling, all components decided to part ways across the garage in rapid fashion, some likely never to be seen again.

Eventually most parts were located, however I suspect there was a spring which I gave up trying to find. I “borrowed” another spring from another application, cleaned up all contacts and components – some copper parts were a lovely shade of green upon disassembly/explosion, no wonder current wasn’t flowing through.

Everything back together and tested, refitted and tested – all working perfectly.

Thanks for the guidance.

Ben