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sneakypenguin

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brake light switch
10. Dec 2009 at 12:59

afternoon everyone, quick question about the brake light switch. For months now the interlock system on the gearbox hasn't worked (press brake to release the lever out of park) and I suspect it has something to do with the bls. I know it's located above the brake pedal but is there a guide somewhere that will show how to do it in idiot proof steps?

many thanks
sp

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Andy B

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Re: brake light switch
Reply #1 - 10. Dec 2009 at 20:08

sneakypenguin wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 12:59:

afternoon everyone, quick question about the brake light switch. For months now the interlock system on the gearbox hasn't worked (press brake to release the lever out of park) and I suspect it has something to do with the bls. I know it's located above the brake pedal but is there a guide somewhere that will show how to do it in idiot proof steps?

many thanks
sp

There's no idiot's guide that I know of Undecided

, but it's quite straight forward to change. A new brake light switch sorted the same problem out on my car ...... I embarassed myself too many times at the lights when I couldn't shift out of Park! Embarrassed

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sneakypenguin Intermediate Member Offline Xbox gamertag MagicGinjaninja Posts: 345 Birmingham Drives: 99 T 3.0 Elite	Re: brake light switch Reply #2 - 11. Dec 2009 at 12:55 lol, I'll give it a go over the weekend, gonna pop down to my friendly stealer in a bit and purchase said part
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Matchless Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1746 Nottingham Gender: Drives: The one at the end of the drive	Re: brake light switch Reply #3 - 11. Dec 2009 at 15:11 Look at this guide, I put some photos of the brake light switch in there with a few words on fitting them: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1218634381 Make sure the stealer gets you a switch with four contacts and dont be tempted to push in the plunger until it is fitted.
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MickAP

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Re: brake light switch
Reply #4 - 11. Dec 2009 at 15:55

Andy B wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 20:08:

sneakypenguin wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 12:59:

afternoon everyone, quick question about the brake light switch. For months now the interlock system on the gearbox hasn't worked (press brake to release the lever out of park) and I suspect it has something to do with the bls. I know it's located above the brake pedal but is there a guide somewhere that will show how to do it in idiot proof steps?

many thanks
sp

There's no idiot's guide that I know of Undecided

, but it's quite straight forward to change. A new brake light switch sorted the same problem out on my car ...... I embarassed myself too many times at the lights when I couldn't shift out of Park! Embarrassed

I'm new to auto's, why do you shift into park when waiting at lights? As I said it's all new to me Roll Eyes

Mick

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Re: brake light switch
Reply #5 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:05

MickAP wrote on 11. Dec 2009 at 15:55:

Andy B wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 20:08:

sneakypenguin wrote on 10. Dec 2009 at 12:59:

afternoon everyone, quick question about the brake light switch. For months now the interlock system on the gearbox hasn't worked (press brake to release the lever out of park) and I suspect it has something to do with the bls. I know it's located above the brake pedal but is there a guide somewhere that will show how to do it in idiot proof steps?

many thanks
sp

There's no idiot's guide that I know of Undecided

, but it's quite straight forward to change. A new brake light switch sorted the same problem out on my car ...... I embarassed myself too many times at the lights when I couldn't shift out of Park! Embarrassed

I'm new to auto's, why do you shift into park when waiting at lights? As I said it's all new to me Roll Eyes

Mick

Depends how long you are going to be waiting:

Sitting in D with the footbrake on is working the engine/transmission (not very hard admittedly ..but it is working it) and blinding everyone behind you.

Sitting in D with the hand brake on works the engine/transmission but is friendlier to those behind you.

Sitting in P with the hand brake on allows the engine/transmision to have a rest, reduces fuel usage, blinds no-one and is altogether a relaxing moment ..

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Matchless Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1746 Nottingham Gender: Drives: The one at the end of the drive	Re: brake light switch Reply #6 - 11. Dec 2009 at 16:32 Handbrake on, slip it into N. That way there is no flash of reversing lights to frighten the driver behind as you go from P to D.
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sneakypenguin Intermediate Member Offline Xbox gamertag MagicGinjaninja Posts: 345 Birmingham Drives: 99 T 3.0 Elite	Re: brake light switch Reply #7 - 11. Dec 2009 at 17:15 thanks for that matchless, went down 2 dealers and both were out of stock, so gonna have to find another dealer lol
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