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    No Rear Brake Lights

    Guys,

    My rear brake lights no longer work. (all three)

    I have checked the fuses and they appear to be ok. The reversring lights work (fuse 25). Have also check fuse (31 or 33) and appears to be ok.

    Any other suggestions for the fault. Could it be the break pedal switch. (How would you know).

    All other lights works ok. (Indicators/hazards , tail, rear fog and reverse lights).

    Regards
    Andrew

    P.S. thanks Pedro.

    D2 D2a 2003
    Last edited by Andrew D; 9th April 2012 at 09:18 AM. Reason: just thinkin'

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    Fuse 25 supplies brake lights and reverse lights. As you have reverse lights, fault must be either brake switch or harness wiring.
    My money would be on the brake switch not making when the pedal is pressed.
    I'm not really sure on the setup with the brake switch, but it shouldn't be too hard to test.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    Possible explanation

    If it is anything like my '91 RR Classic it is quite likely that the brake light switch has fallen out of its mounting hole.

    The design has a sliding tapered inner piece that is supposed to spread the outer mounting flange on the body of the switch and hold the switch assembly in the mounting hole. The switch plunger that contacts the pedal also has an adjustable centre ratchetting section. Even a new one comes loose and then - no brake lights.
    Hope this helps.

    Earlier types had a simple screw thread adjustment with locknuts. Much more reliable!

    Bob

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    Unless you have blown 3 globes, probably the pedal switch.
    R&C 4X4 have one listed for $13.05 plus $4.61 postage - under 20 clams delivered to you from the old dart!
    Lots of other cheap D2 goodies listed.

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    Brake Pedal Switch

    Thanks guys,

    Just got home and the cruise control didn't cancel as easy when using the brake so I'm assuming it's related to the switch.


    Regards
    Andrew

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    Back to the drawing board.

    Pulled the switch and tested for resistance when open and closed and looks ok.

    Inserted a piece of electric wire across the multi-plug which goes into the brake switch and this ideally should have put the brake lights on but no go.

    What's next. Brake Lamp Relay? (Harness wire and where to start?).

    Regards
    Andrew

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    Firstly, with the ignition on, check that you have 12v at terminal 1 (green/orange wire) of the brake pedal switch connector and ground. Then short out terminal 1 and 3 (green/purple). This should put 12v at the brake lights.
    If still no 12v at brake lights you have a wiring harness problem.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    Biggin

    What about the brake lamp relay. Just looking through the workshop manual and it indicates from the ECU is a brake lamp relay and all ABS,TC & HDC should work (which is my case). Only thing is I cant find the brake lamp relay.

    What's the likely outcome if it's the wiring harness. Is it big dollars or is this a 'how long is a piece of string question'.

    Would like to eliminate the brake lamp relay first.

    Will have another go at your procedure but still maybe the brake lamp relay.

    Regards
    Andrew

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    If you look at page 43.1 (Exterior Lamps - Brake and Reverse Lamps) of the electrical circuit diagrams in RAVE you will see that fuse 25 directly feeds the brake pedal switch which puts power directly onto the brake lights. If you don't have 12v on terminal 3 of the brake switch when it is operated, then you will have no lights. If you do, and still have no lights then you have a wiring/connector problem.
    My understanding is that the relay is for the SLABS ECU to bring on the brake lights automatically when in hill decent mode, but I stand to be corrected here.
    Anyway, the relay is independant of the brake light operation via the brake pedal switch.
    Hope this makes sense.
    2002 D2 4.6L V8 Auto SLS+2" ACE CDL Truetrac(F) Nanocom(V8 only)

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    My understanding is when in HDC mode the ECU use the brake light relay when braking force is being applied (same). Not sure what's involved with the harness and why it would give way.

    This maybe one for the mechanics.

    Regards
    Andrew

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