Stop lights burning all the time

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Curt H., Oct 27, 2003.

  1. Curt H.

    Curt H. Guest

    After testing brakes (and churning off the summer rost from the rear brake
    discs), I noticed that stop lights now burn all the time in my Volvo S70. Is
    it because brake pedal position sensor is bad? Is it easy change on your own
    or should I take the car to the shop?

    Thanx for any and all help in advance.
     
    Curt H., Oct 27, 2003
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  2. Curt H.

    Curt H. Guest

    discs), I noticed that stop lights now burn all the time in my Volvo S70.
    Is
    own

    I mean brake lights of course.
     
    Curt H., Oct 27, 2003
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  3. Curt H.

    Mike F Guest

    The switch is easily accessible by just removing the panel over the
    driver's feet. The switch is just snapped into its bracket.
     
    Mike F, Oct 27, 2003
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  4. Curt H.

    Curt H. Guest

    The switch is easily accessible by just removing the panel over the
    Thanx! I removed the panel and checked the micro-switch. It was not bad, it
    had just moved too far backwards in the bracket. Obviously its meant that
    the switch would self-adjust its position against the pedal in the bracket.
    When the brake pedal is quickly released it may bounce and push the switch
    too far deep in its bracket. That was at least my analysis what had
    happened. I just pushed with a finger the switch deeper in the holder. It
    this problem repeats, I've to develop some kind of fix to it (secure the
    switch on its position with clue or tape etc)
     
    Curt H., Oct 27, 2003
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  5. Curt H.

    James Sweet Guest

    Seems like a stupid setup, I don't think I've ever seen a brakelight switch
    problem in any of the older cars, if it wasn't broken why'd they fix it and
    change the design?
     
    James Sweet, Oct 27, 2003
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  6. Curt H.

    Rob Guenther Guest

    Most likely to save a whole 5 cents somewhere.
     
    Rob Guenther, Oct 27, 2003
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  7. Curt H.

    James Sweet Guest

    Sounds like they made it more expensive though.
     
    James Sweet, Oct 28, 2003
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  8. Curt H.

    Mike F Guest

    No, it's cheaper. Now it just snaps together. Saves all that time
    wasted twirling that nut when installing the older type threaded one.
     
    Mike F, Oct 28, 2003
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