Land Rover 90 200tdi brake light issue

Hi everyone,

I have a 1989 Land Rover 90 200tdi and I just had it cleaned at a car wash that used a power washer. I thought I would treat it to a proper wash as it just passed its MOT. However, this turned out to be a bad idea haha. Since then, the brake light comes on when starting up and does not go out when you release the handbrake. If water has gotten in somewhere, is this something that will go away when the vehicle has dried out? Unfortunately I’m not very good at Land Rover electrics and am wondering if anyone could kindly offer some advice

Many thanks

Welcome

Take the light lenses off and the bulbs out, a good spray with WD, then some contact cleaner, See what happens. Earths are always an issue usually caused by water/corrosion.
Dont leave it to corrode, it will and you will have more problems.
Future Q should go in the right section for better coverage.

We like pics too, even if its broken.

J

Welcome
Most of us won’t get this problem as they are mot washed

Hicap phill said:

mot washed

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Some here wont MOT(equivalent) if its too dirty, So our mud ball gets at least 1 wash a year.

J

marjon said:

Some here wont MOT(equivalent) if its too dirty, So our mud ball gets at least 1 wash a year.

J

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Only if it’s dirty underneath will they complain.
So I use the puddles to wash it off & of course drip dry on the inspection ramp.

marjon said:

Welcome

Take the light lenses off and the bulbs out, a good spray with WD, then some contact cleaner, See what happens. Earths are always an issue usually caused by water/corrosion.
Dont leave it to corrode, it will and you will have more problems.
Future Q should go in the right section for better coverage.

We like pics too, even if its broken.

J

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marjon said:

Welcome

Take the light lenses off and the bulbs out, a good spray with WD, then some contact cleaner, See what happens. Earths are always an issue usually caused by water/corrosion.
Dont leave it to corrode, it will and you will have more problems.
Future Q should go in the right section for better coverage.

We like pics too, even if its broken.

J

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Thanks Marion!

I will get to work on that! Fortunately the brake light seems to have gone out nowpanic over but will WD it anyway.

marjon said:

Welcome

Take the light lenses off and the bulbs out, a good spray with WD, then some contact cleaner, See what happens. Earths are always an issue usually caused by water/corrosion.
Dont leave it to corrode, it will and you will have more problems.
Future Q should go in the right section for better coverage.

We like pics too, even if its broken.

J

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marjon said:

Welcome

Take the light lenses off and the bulbs out, a good spray with WD, then some contact cleaner, See what happens. Earths are always an issue usually caused by water/corrosion.
Dont leave it to corrode, it will and you will have more problems.
Future Q should go in the right section for better coverage.

We like pics too, even if its broken.

J

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Thanks Marjon!
I will get to work with the WD! Luckily the brake light has gone out now but will WD anyway.

cheers

Hicap phill said:

Welcome
Most of us won’t get this problem as they are mot washed

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Last wash it’s ever getting

Hello and welcome

200tdi Land Rover 90 said:

Last wash it’s ever getting

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Looks nice
Make sure its secure
J

marjon said:

Looks nice
Make sure its secure
J

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Thanks! Got a few security measures on it. What do you think of pedal covers?

200tdi Land Rover 90 said:

Thanks! Got a few security measures on it. What do you think of pedal covers?

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I actually think they are a pretty good deterrent, make sure it’s the type that pushes the brake pedal.
Have a look around as there is a Fred on security, and trackers too.

At the end of the day the scrotes will want it so if you can track it, if it does go missing all the better.

Enjoy it.

J

marjon said:

I actually think they are a pretty good deterrent, make sure it’s the type that pushes the brake pedal.
Have a look around as there is a Fred on security, and trackers too.

At the end of the day the scrotes will want it so if you can track it, if it does go missing all the better.

Enjoy it.

J

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Cheers for the advice! You too

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