Brake lights

1. Mindak L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Calne, Wiltshire Posts: 51 1997 Saxo Vtr

   #1 29th April 2011, 16:01

   Im trying to get my 1997 saxo vtr ready for its mot but have noticed the brake lights are on permanently have only noticed since iv had my dash out to replace my heater matrix, can anybody help me out what could be causing this? Cheers
2. user_46039 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Saltash Cornwall Posts: 199 Saxo forte posi blue

   #2 29th April 2011, 21:01

   Your brake switch needs adjusting m8
3. Mindak L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Calne, Wiltshire Posts: 51 1997 Saxo Vtr

   #3 29th April 2011, 22:15

   Where will i find it and how would i adjust it?
4. user_46039 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Saltash Cornwall Posts: 199 Saxo forte posi blue

   #4 29th April 2011, 22:34

   Top of the brake pedal and it should have a threaded piece you need to twist like a plastic nut forwards I think that should bring like the sensor bit bake and should fix it
5. Mindak L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Calne, Wiltshire Posts: 51 1997 Saxo Vtr

   #5 30th April 2011, 14:47

   Nice 1 il give it a go and let you know how it goes!
6. Blair13691 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Preston Posts: 1 MK2 Black Furio

   #6 1st May 2011, 22:21

   i had a problem with my first saxo they wouldnt work an sprayed wd 40 on it if u take it of the switch an put it back on put some of that on it!!!
7. Mindak L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Calne, Wiltshire Posts: 51 1997 Saxo Vtr

   #7 5th May 2011, 18:07

   Had a look above my pedals today to find a switch just hanging loose so placed in the whole in the brake pedal and my brake lights have gone out, must have got pulled out when i removed the dash, cheers guys 1 step closer to getting it back on the road!