All Brake Lights Not Working On 2005 Freelander Tried Everything!!

Sandeep · Apr 3, 2010

Hi, I am new to the site and was wonder if someone could help with a brake light issue. All the lights on my FL TD4 2005 don't work. I have:

1) Checked fuse 2- ok
2) Put a new brake pedal switch (new version with new loom)
3) Checked all the bulbs- all ok
4) The reversing lights work ok
5) No other warning lights on dash

Please help my hair is falling out!!!

Soloby Rob · Apr 3, 2010

Sandeep said:
Hi, I am new to the site and was wonder if someone could help with a brake light issue. All the lights on my FL TD4 2005 don't work. I have:

1) Checked fuse 2- ok
2) Put a new brake pedal switch (new version with new loom)
3) Checked all the bulbs- all ok
4) The reversing lights work ok
5) No other warning lights on dash

Please help my hair is falling out!!!

:welcome2:
ECU problem?? you need to get it scaned or buy a box of Swan Vesta's.

Sandeep · Apr 3, 2010

Thank you for the welcome..... hopefully won't need the Swan Vesta's yet but will let you know how I get on...!

Do you know if they have any relays controlling the brake switch, if so do you know where it is?

Many thanks

Hippo · Apr 5, 2010

When my brake lights failed, they failed with the engine running but worked when the electrics were on and engine off. If this is the same on yours, then try changing the switch on the end of the ignition.

Sandeep · Apr 6, 2010

Hi- I think I have sorted it. I have checked the new switch and I believe it is faulty....not good since it is a new switch from the main dealer.... will be changing 2morrow so fingers crossed..

Hippo · Apr 6, 2010

Sandeep said:
Hi- I think I have sorted it. I have checked the new switch and I believe it is faulty....not good since it is a new switch from the main dealer.... will be changing 2morrow so fingers crossed..

I've had 3 brake switches fail. All new genuine parts. Same part used on the P38, so no surprise it failed.

tolio · Nov 30, 2013

Hi there,my Freelander 2002 td4 have not brake lights ,when the lights is on.When the lights is of the brake lights working.Can you help me.Regards

bodge99 · Nov 30, 2013

Tolio:

To eliminate possible earthing problems, try running a temp earth lead (from a known good earth point) directly to the bulb metal casing.. (Yes, the metal outer part of the bulb.)

If the fault disappears, then bad earths are the problem.

Start from the bulb sockets and work backwards... I've had problems on the rear harness connections (behind the RH panel in the rear). The contacts in the multiplugs had slight corrosion on them. Just unplugging and replugging a few times cleared it.

If this is OK, check the rear earth points.. I'll need to look in Rave to identify the exact locations... just ask if you don't have Rave and I'll look them up for you.

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