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scottyvtr
11th December 2011, 20:39
As above ........

was Flagged down tonight, buy a very kind chap that was following me for a whil, after he nearly ran into me a few times, to say i had no rear brake lights .........


went into the garage wifey came with cash and sure enough the 20Amp fuse was away........ not just blown but melted into a lil blob of melted plastic, replaced the fuse thinking this would give me rear lights.


checked both rear bulbs both fine, high rear light too the cover off, bulbs looked ok no black or blown bulbs, took all the plugs off and sprayed some Wd40 on all the boards and plugs (boards are in good condition no corrosion or green mould)

i still have no rear brake lights is there another fuse on this circuite(sp?) or a relay that could have blown???

Its a Ph2 VTR 2001 i drive

thanks in advance Scotty.
devilsadvocate
11th December 2011, 20:42
You checked to make sure the plug hasn't come out where the brake pedal is?
scottyvtr
11th December 2011, 20:46
I havent mate ...... will check tomorrow ....... we have a second car so its not going to cause too much hassle for the misses to get about.



Scotty
Carlvtr88
12th December 2011, 12:33
Yeah i second the brake pedal check. I have exactly same model as you. 01 mark two vtr. I had this problem too, soon as i replaced switch it was fine.
scottyvtr
12th December 2011, 16:28
Checked the brake pedal and the pug is secure ...... if there is a switch there then its fooked but all looks well :/ ........fucking car :wall: my wife a had a 2001 vtr and never had as many problems with hers really fucking annoying tbh!! lol
shaunmurray1
9th February 2012, 09:51
Im Having the same kinda problem. No rear break lights. A fuse that looked slightly melted so have replaced but still no luck. Mines a 1.1 desire (with no handbook) so how and where would i check this switch under break pedel? Thanks.
stevo67
9th February 2012, 10:44
Im Having the same kinda problem. No rear break lights. A fuse that looked slightly melted so have replaced but still no luck. Mines a 1.1 desire (with no handbook) so how and where would i check this switch under break pedel? Thanks.

Get down on your hands & knees & look up under the pedals,you`ll see where the switch is mate.:drink:
shaunmurray1
12th February 2012, 14:59
ok i found the switch, now what? i can see the wire that plugs in the back/top on the switch. ive also sprayed a little wd40 but that still has not worked.
Thanks for your help so far, im not the mechanical type!