MX5Ireland

Hi All,

My brake lights have all packed up - they're not getting any voltage (don't worry all bulbs are intact) and the fuse is okay.
Anyone else had this problem? I'd appreciate any help

Mick

Hi Mick

Does the horn work ? If not, it's the fuse that has blown. Horn and brakes share the same fuse, and if you have fitted a new/larger horn it may well have exceeded the fuse.

Or it could be the switch on top of the brake pedal - pop the connector off and check for voltage there. If 12v is present, then bridge the switch with a test wire - if the brake lamps come on, then the problem is that you need a new switch. If the lamps are still failed, you'll have to trace the wires

cheers! i'll have a look at those