Brake lights not working

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  • ise30
    Noobie
    • Nov 2004
    • 9

    #1

    Brake lights not working

    I just realised today when someone pulled up and told me they weren't functioning.
    the rear fogs, signal & reverse lights all work.
    i checked the bulbs, the look fine. can't be all 3 lights go out at the same time?
    any ideas?
    thanks.
  • rs4pro3
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2003
    • 5808

    #2
    Check the Brake light switch
    85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker

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    • ise30
      Noobie
      • Nov 2004
      • 9

      #3
      how and what do i do with the switch? sorry..i'm technically challenged :oops:

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      • rs4pro3
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2003
        • 5808

        #4
        You have to remove the kick panel, there are 3 flat head screws along the top of it, below the dash. On the brake pedal up above where you foot will be there will be a small electrical switch, first make sure that's it's touching the pedal and when you push the pedal down the small plunger on it moves out. If everything checks out there, check to see if there is voltage going to the switch. If there is see if the lights will come on if you take a small wire and bridge the 2 wires together. If so then the swithc is bad.
        I hope that helps, if not just let me know.
        85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker

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        • ise30
          Noobie
          • Nov 2004
          • 9

          #5
          thnks mate.
          i've sorted it out already. i managed to trace the source through to faulty fuse on no 6.
          weird how the fuse just could blow?!
          thnks for all the help! much appreciated.. :)

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