Brake light Switch maybe...

[ExMX5owner]

Went to put my roof up and no go... turns out the brake lights dont work either, gawd knows how long Ive been driving like that.. Testing the switch in situ, cause its a a Bstard to get at. Anyone know the pinout and Normal open or closed stuff... or any other tip or trick for that matter. ? Thanking you humbly..

 

[Rudyrov]

So, does your top's mechanism work as it should? These files (attached) might help.

 

[ExMX5owner]

So, does your top's mechanism work as it should? These files (attached) might help.

Yes the top did work..pump works, micro switch tested good.. I,m certain its the brake switch not sending a foot on the pedal signal, hence my brake lights don't work either..

 

[t-tony]

If it is the brake light switch you've only been without brake lights since the point when you put the roof down. It works both ways?
If you pull the (2 wire?) connector off the switch and bridge it with a split pin and the brake lights work (with ignition on) then the roof should also work.

Tony.

 

[Mint]

If you pull the (2 wire?) connector off the switch and bridge it with a split pin and the brake lights work (with ignition on) then the roof should also work.

There are two sets of contacts fitted in the brake light switch in my 2002. This may help...

 

[Mint]

Although a different diagram to the one @Rudyrov posted, a similar set up. (Mine has DSC, not ASC)

 

[ExMX5owner]

I have four wires going to switch. I,ll go over it in the morning and try and figure it out with the help of that schematic ..It's doing my head in TBH... . meanwhile I have ordered a switch, but it wont be here for quite a while..

 

[Mint]

You can prove the switch by bridging pins 1 & 2. The brake lights should light.

 

[t-tony]

One way of “testing” the switch is to press the pedal and release it very quickly by sliding your foot off the side and allowing it to spring back up. It can jar the contacts and make it work.it won’t cure it but it will point you in the right direction.

Tony.

 

[ExMX5owner]

You can prove the switch by bridging pins 1 & 2. The brake lights should light.

One way of “testing” the switch is to press the pedal and release it very quickly by sliding your foot off the side and allowing it to spring back up. It can jar the contacts and make it work.it won’t cure it but it will point you in the right direction.

Tony.

Thanks Guys, I,m bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning, and my back has recovered from groveling under the dash yesterday, I will try both those things..

 

[ExMX5owner]

Top stuff, It did test out to be the switch, and a few flicks with a screw driver got it working again, albeit probably temporarily, new one is on the way. And yes it did throw a code, but you would think that this kind of fail would flash a dash warning at you hey ?...