Brake Light Switch/Pedal

Ross · Unread post by **Ross** » 17 Jan 2011, 09:44

Morning all - I have a Xantia 1.9td (94) which has lost both brake lights - the bulbs are ok - so assume its the awitch on the pedal - rang dealers and its part of the brake pedal at £55 - is it correct that I have to buy the pedal as well ? or is there an alternative

Thanks

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 17 Jan 2011, 10:06

No thats not correct and a load of useual stealer ballls!

Its bolted on to the pedal by one 10mm nut at the rear, the cable then runs up the pedal to a plug just above the knee trim.

Unfortunally, I dont think I have any spare at the moment..Something I did always for get to keep!

Paul

Xantidote · Unread post by **Xantidote** » 17 Jan 2011, 11:32

Picking up on what Paul said, it would be worth checking the cable and the plug are still intact and connected. I'd pull the plug and fit a temporary jump lead across the plug/socket, to check that the brake lamps are then working OK

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 17 Jan 2011, 12:11

If your test lead to the switch being at at fault, although this is incredibly unusual, you can crack the switch open and sort out the contacts. It's a bit of a tedious job but as long as you're careful and don't starin the clips, you'll be fine. Mind the big springs...

Inside. you'll find a couple of brass "springs" with a heavy contact set on the end.

Owners of Xantias with Cruise Control often have to sort the brake swich out...