Thread: Fuse keeps blowing

The stop light switch is mounted on the back of the brake master cylinder tower between the tower and the fire wall.
The easiest way to see it is to take the cover plate off the mc tower so that you can see inside and you will then see how it works. I would still check for shorts (and bulbs as BadCo suggested) as the switch is reliable IMO.
Regards,

Thanks fellas,
BadCo. - Yes the globes are the correct type.
Phil B - I'll advise my mechanic mate who is checking it out for me.

Further investigation today revealed that my stop light switch had broken free from its mounting position on the tower due to the end piece of plastic thread breaking off (approx 2mm). Thankfully there is still enough thread on the switch to work with so I'm planning to reassemble tomorrow. Btw, removing the broken piece of switch in the tower was a PITA due to it probably having been glued in with loctite. Fingers crossed I'll be operational again tomorrow.
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It's always something tiny and almost unfindable! well done tracking that down.


By the looks of that drip on your floormat in that photo, you need a new clutch master cylinder as well.

how easy was it to take the brake booster off?
I need to get in there to clean out some rust, but have been putting it off.

Originally Posted by Chris078

It's always something tiny and almost unfindable! well done tracking that down.


By the looks of that drip on your floormat in that photo, you need a new clutch master cylinder as well.

how easy was it to take the brake booster off?
I need to get in there to clean out some rust, but have been putting it off.

I'm very lucky to have a mate who's a very experienced mechanic. We worked on it for quite a few hours over the weekend and I think my fuse issue is now sorted.
In a nutshell, after refitting the stop light switch and reassembling the tower we replaced the stop light globes, which at first glance appeared to be OK but were probably totally cactus inside due to being on too long (too much heat) because of the switch failure described earlier.
The drips on the floor mat are from the WD40 we sprayed on the tower bolts (x6) before undoing them. It's quite easy to remove the tower and brake booster (as one unit) after disconnecting the master cylinder from the booster (only 2 bolts).