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Post by pj on Jun 8, 2012 11:48:40 GMT
Could this just be a blown bulb, (I've checked the fuse, No2 in the fusebox I believe, tis OK and the indicators are working)...
any common issues with brake lights with em?
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Post by shoutforjoy on Jun 8, 2012 15:06:14 GMT
Do either of the brake lights work or are they both out?
In my experience it's quite unlikely (but not impossible) that both bulbs have blown at the same time.
If it is just one side that is not working then it's likely to be a blown bulb or a bad connection inside the boot.
If both are out and the fuses look OK then I would concentrate on the brake light switch. This is mounted at the top of the brake pedal inside the car and can be a bit difficult to get at. Disconnect the two wires from the switch and connect them together. Turn on the ignition and see if the brake lights come on. If they do it's the switch that's at fault - it will either need adjusting or replacing.
If the lights do not come on you probably need to go back to the fuses. How many fuses do you have in your block? If you have only 4 it's the top one you need to check, if you have 24 fuses than it will be fuse 2.
Let us know how you get on.
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Post by asahartz on Jun 8, 2012 21:37:29 GMT
Assuming a later model Mini of course. Early cars had a pressure-operated switch mounted in the engine bay on the offside, on the subframe. Diagnosis is the same, but replacement requires brake bleeding afterwards as the switch is part of the hydraulic system.
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Post by (minisniper) on Jun 8, 2012 22:28:29 GMT
I think this is the mini she's talking about? Mines a December 96, Japanese Kensington Model, has the SPI engine. |
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Post by asahartz on Jun 8, 2012 22:36:23 GMT
Aha. Didn't say that in the post!
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Post by pj on Jun 9, 2012 9:52:52 GMT
heh yeah, 24 fuse box, fuse 2 is fine in it, it also has the indicators on it, when I took it out to test, the indicators stopped working.... so thats deffo not a fuse then  ... time to look at that switch.. |
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Post by pj on Jun 9, 2012 11:31:37 GMT
sorted... loose wire on the switch...
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Post by shoutforjoy on Jun 9, 2012 17:15:40 GMT
That's good news. I'd glad it was something straightforward. Did you manage it without injury? I nearly always bash my head on the steering wheel! |
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Post by pj on Jun 9, 2012 18:58:51 GMT
aye, had to move the flexi pipe to the blower in the dash out of the way, then it was easy to get at..
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Post by notamini on Jun 11, 2012 19:21:54 GMT
Not to make you feel oblivious to the situ, did you try a known good bulb?
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... time to look at that switch..
