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I've got S1 Esprit and was trying to fix my brakelights today..
I know my switch works, I measured it with a meter. And the wiring is OK; the brake lights work when I connect the two wires.. So what's the problem?
I guess the plunger doesn't reach the brake as I can't screw the switch all the way. How deep do I have the screw in this switch? I think I tried the lights (measured Ohms) at 1000 positions but none seems to work.
Then I got fed up with it and just installed an extra bracket for mounting the switch as a temporarely solution...
PS this is my first post, I will soon introduce myself and the car in another topic
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Brake Lights
Started by innocenti, Sep 01 2010 06:41 PM
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innocenti
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- Location:Ghent, Belgium
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Posted 01 September 2010 - 06:41 PM
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Posted 04 September 2010 - 01:11 PM
Hi Simon
I had similar probs with my S2 Esprit.
The depth that the switch screws into the pedal box is absolutely critical. If its not screwed in enough, or not far enough, then either the lights are on permanently. or not at all.
With the ignition on, disconnect the two wires from the switch (so you don't tangle them up.
Then screw the switch into the pedal box and reconnect the wires, go to the rear of the car and see if the lights are on. If not then disconnect the wires, screw the switch in a little further and try again. Keep repeating until the lights come on. At that point back the switch off a little, and then reconnect and check for correct operation.
Its a lot quicker if you either
a) Have a second person at the back of the car to relay what is going on
b) Park the rear facing a glass window so you can see the reflection of the lights from the drivers seat.
You should have a lock nut on the switch so that when you get the correct depth you can lock it off. Incidentally I also had an issue that the switch worked with a tester but wouldn't work in the car. No idea why, but a new switch was about £3.00, so I just bought a new one. They are a very common 1970s British Car Part.
I had similar probs with my S2 Esprit.
The depth that the switch screws into the pedal box is absolutely critical. If its not screwed in enough, or not far enough, then either the lights are on permanently. or not at all.
With the ignition on, disconnect the two wires from the switch (so you don't tangle them up.
Then screw the switch into the pedal box and reconnect the wires, go to the rear of the car and see if the lights are on. If not then disconnect the wires, screw the switch in a little further and try again. Keep repeating until the lights come on. At that point back the switch off a little, and then reconnect and check for correct operation.
Its a lot quicker if you either
a) Have a second person at the back of the car to relay what is going on
b) Park the rear facing a glass window so you can see the reflection of the lights from the drivers seat.
You should have a lock nut on the switch so that when you get the correct depth you can lock it off. Incidentally I also had an issue that the switch worked with a tester but wouldn't work in the car. No idea why, but a new switch was about £3.00, so I just bought a new one. They are a very common 1970s British Car Part.
Regards
Mat
Mat
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Posted 04 September 2010 - 04:58 PM
OK, will source a new switch and keep you updated, thanks.
Simon
Simon
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Posted 05 September 2010 - 12:25 AM
The switch can be a little fiddly to get to but once you get you hand at the right angle the adjustment is simple enough.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
Broadsword calling Danny boy, Broadsword calling Danny boy, over.
It really is very simple......just incredibly complicated to explain.
It really is very simple......just incredibly complicated to explain.
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