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11-07-2007, 04:51 PM
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Teh Baest
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hills Area, NSW
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Just found out today my brake lights are not working (all 3 of them, left, right & spoiler)
So i kinda figure there must be a problem with the wiring or something, cuz i checked the fuse and it was fine.. What is this brake switch i hear so many people talking about and where abouts is it? Also is there anything else i can check? I am getting a mate to replace my rotors and pads tomorrow (not because of this, but because my rotors are severely warped) Just wondering, is there anything i can get him to check for while he is doing it? My reverse lights and tail lights work fine
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11-07-2007, 05:12 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
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your brake switch is located on the pedal is stuffed,has got a clip and a plug going to it, go to autobahn about $15,ive changed 2 in 3 years
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11-07-2007, 05:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: in a house
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I tink 1 way to check if your brake switch is working is to (if you have cruise control) turn on cruise and see if it cuts out when you touch the brake.......Not sure if this will work it's just a suggestion
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11-07-2007, 05:38 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Actually, just unplug the brake switch at the pedal, and connect the wires in the plug - if the brakes light up, then the switch is dead.
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11-07-2007, 06:11 PM
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Teh Baest
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hills Area, NSW
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sweet as!
Thanks guys Is the switch easy to get off? Will i need any tools or is it just a plug in type of thing? Too cold to look at tonight I'll do it in the morn
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12-07-2007, 04:10 PM
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Teh Baest
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hills Area, NSW
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Did what was said, then put the wires back in and it decided to work, lol
Must have just been loose! It's so bright behind me now
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1999 Liquid Silver AU Show: XR6 Kit, Low, RDA Slotted's F&B, Fully Tabouli Sound System, Altezza Tailights (Good ones!) Go: K&N Pod w/ 3" intake, XR6T Snorkel, Pacie Comp 4480's, 2.5" Cat Back, CMS Stg2 Cam, Custom Tune, Tranny Cooler Coming..CMS Stg2A Cam, 68mm TB Later.. 4.5L w/ BOOOOOOOOOOST or XR6T or AUIII XR8 220 Currently: 151kW (165 on other dynos ) |
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12-07-2007, 10:31 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Probably wasn't loose, they just f%#@ up. Had mine stuff up, and my car is still covered by extra warranty, took it to ford for other warranty work, and they replaced it while they were going (not covered, then tried to charge me!)
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14-07-2007, 09:13 AM
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Boost Addict
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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warped rotors can be machined if plenty of meat is left. pads can be linished if plenty is left too.
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14-07-2007, 10:11 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: perth w.a
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most of the time if ya just remove the little black plastic sleeve thing from the switch it will work fine....half the time its not the switch...i used to work for ford when the au ser was new hey and most of the time thats how we would fix em....
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25-05-2014, 09:15 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Oct 2012
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My falcon au series 2 has no brake lights when I hit the brakes. It lights up when I turn on the headlight switch. IT does not get brighter when I hit the brakes. Replaced the switch with a brand new switch. Checked fuse and is OK, Took it to a tyre and brake specialist and he said I have to go to auto electrician to get it checked out. Can anyone help me to see if there is anything else I could check?
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Brake Lights not working on AU Falcon Series 1
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