Fordmods Logo

ef break lights no go? 

 

Page 1 of 1 [ 10 posts ] 

 
 Post subject: ef break lights no go?
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:35 pm 
Fordmods Newbie
Offline

Age: 39

Posts: 9

Joined: 25th Sep 2005

Gallery: 12 images

Ride: Falcon

Location: Adelaide
SA, Australia

my break lights are not working but my tail lights are. i have checked the fuse and it looks all good i tried another one to double check.

if one bulb is out do all of them fail? im guessing its the break switch can somebody please give me a quick guide on replacing it?

cheers all
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:37 am 
Technical Contributor
Offline
User avatar

Age: 44

Posts: 4093

Joined: 20th Mar 2005

Gallery: 2 images

Ride: 2.0 Turbo VW

Power: 142 rwkw

Location: Seaford State:
VIC, Australia

http://www.fordmods.com/forums/documents.php?doc=23

 

_________________

Carefree, we may not be number one, but we're up there.

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:52 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 39

Posts: 2282

Joined: 14th Jan 2005

Gallery: 8 images

Ride: ED Fairmont Ghia & EF XR8

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

brake light switch, its a common problem but an easy fix although there $45 from ford, not sure if they make them non-gen give burson a call and find out.

 

_________________

Image

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:53 pm 
Tyre Shredder
Offline

Posts: 302

Joined: 1st Jan 2007

Power: 158 rwkw

e73z13480a is what ya need to ask for at ford!
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:58 pm 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 39

Posts: 1079

Joined: 19th May 2005

Gallery: 29 images

Ride: ELXR8 SERIES 2

Location: naracoorte
SA, Australia

make sure its not the brake light switch just sticking first. just push the brake pedal down and get ya hand in there and see if the button is moving out when you push the brake pedal down. if it is just sticking, a quick spray of wd40 or the likes will free it up, did the same on mine a few weeks back and havent had any trouble since

 

_________________

EL XR8 SERIES 2, 5SPD, HOT CHILLI RED, 200 ODD RWKW OF V8 FUN AND GAMES

EF XR6, 5SPD, HERITAGE GREEN, AU XR6 VCT ENGINE

VL COMMODORE, 5SPD, WHITE

BA XT, AUTO, OFFSHORE BLUE

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:48 pm 
Smokin em up
Offline
User avatar

Age: 50

Posts: 251

Joined: 22nd Mar 2006

Gallery: 7 images

Ride: EF XR6 manual

Location: S.E. Melbourne
VIC, Australia

You can also pull the switch apart, clean the contacts and pop it back in. Takes about half an hour to do. Just take note of how the switch comes apart cos they can be a bit fiddly... :wink:

 

_________________

EF XR6 5spd 14.57@97mph
154rwkwts

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:57 pm 
Smokin em up
Offline
User avatar

Posts: 296

Joined: 18th Mar 2005

Gallery: 2 images

Ride: BA XR6

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

grub73 wrote:
You can also pull the switch apart, clean the contacts and pop it back in. Takes about half an hour to do. Just take note of how the switch comes apart cos they can be a bit fiddly... :wink:


LOL.. fiddly is not the word.. I had to do mine 3 times.. to my EL, I brought a new switch and the same problem after a while.. theyre a pain those switches..

 

_________________

Denim (BAXR6) nothin like a couple of Eaton M90's on, to show whos BOSS....

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 2:03 pm 
Smokin em up
Offline
User avatar

Age: 50

Posts: 251

Joined: 22nd Mar 2006

Gallery: 7 images

Ride: EF XR6 manual

Location: S.E. Melbourne
VIC, Australia

I just remebered that I think saw some down at the local supercheap...I think they were about $15 bucks.....not worth f**k around pulling it apart :roll: :wink:

 

_________________

EF XR6 5spd 14.57@97mph
154rwkwts

Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:43 am 
Fordmods Newbie
Offline

Age: 39

Posts: 9

Joined: 25th Sep 2005

Gallery: 12 images

Ride: Falcon

Location: Adelaide
SA, Australia

cheers all.....once the weather is not so wet ill have a crack at it
Top
 Profile  
 
 
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 2:17 am 
Getting Side Ways
Offline
User avatar

Age: 39

Posts: 2282

Joined: 14th Jan 2005

Gallery: 8 images

Ride: ED Fairmont Ghia & EF XR8

Location: Melbourne
VIC, Australia

grub73 wrote:
I just remebered that I think saw some down at the local supercheap...I think they were about $15 bucks.....not worth f**k around pulling it apart :roll: :wink:


yeh thats right, i was down at autobarn having a look see and came across a brake light switch for ef/el for 16.99. the brand is NICE

 

_________________

Image

Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:
Sort by  
 Page 1 of 1  [ 10 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

 

 

It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:26 am All times are UTC + 11 hours

 

 

(c)2014 Total Web Solutions Australia - Australian Web Hosting and Domain Names