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LED brake lights stopped working
spoonana - 10/3/13 at 01:28 PM

I have LED lights for my Locost which worked back in the summer

The rear lights and brake lights are all in one. The rear lights work but the brake lights don't.

Last time we had the car out they all worked fine.

I've checked that all the connections on the brake cylinder, dash and lamps are okay.

What am I missing??

matt_gsxr - 10/3/13 at 01:32 PM

do you use a brake pressure switch to activate the light? these have a poor reputation for reliability.

spoonana - 10/3/13 at 01:36 PM

There are 2 connections on the copper pipes. How can I check?

Ben_Copeland - 10/3/13 at 01:39 PM

Short the wires together and see if the lights come one.

Looks similar to this :

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1720&p=165784&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Brak e%20Tools%20&%20Accessories&gclid=CKekgfei8rUCFUfMtAod5gMAug

[Edited on 10/3/13 by Ben_Copeland]

spoonana - 10/3/13 at 02:34 PM

Shorted the wires across and yes the brake lights came on

Will order one express delivery as trackday at Castle Coombe on Friday

Many thanks Ben

matt_gsxr - 10/3/13 at 06:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by spoonana
Many thanks Ben


no problem

britishtrident - 10/3/13 at 06:29 PM

To be 100% Bridge the two wires together ---- not short to earth

Ben_Copeland - 10/3/13 at 07:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
To be 100% Bridge the two wires together ---- not short to earth



That's what he did

spoonana - 12/3/13 at 06:06 PM

Hi folks thought I was sorted when Ii connected the 2 wires and the brake lights come on.

Ordered a replacement hydraulic brake light switch which I have just fitted and it still doesn't work!!

Any more thoughts?

loggyboy - 12/3/13 at 06:14 PM

You will need to ensure theres no air in the system, if you let air in when u replaced the switch it will need bleeding.

Ben_Copeland - 12/3/13 at 07:39 PM

Also best to have switch pointing down so air can't get trapped.

Wires down.