Pressed brake pedal but NO brake lights !!!

last week got 2 amigos (TC & HDC LIGHTS) and recently changed new updated brake light switch XKB500120 and its harness YMQ503280.

checked the fuses and seemed fine.

no more TC & HDC lights on dashboard BUT no brake lights when i pressed the brake pedal!!! any ideas?

cheers

its auto freelander td4 2001

have you checked the bulbs?

the bulbs are fine as well

have you check the connection on the brake light switch

yeah. new harness fit into the old one. press and hold brake switch and twist it to ensure the blue bit slides into bracket.

You could try putting the old switch back on and see if there is power to the bulbs - if so then you have something wrong with the new switch.

alright...put the old switch back and there was power to the bulbs. so this means my new switch is FAULTY ?? cheers

kuratage said:

alright...put the old switch back and there was power to the bulbs. so this means my new switch is FAULTY ?? cheers

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My guess is a faulty new switch or its still not in right ..see post 36 on here..http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/3-amigo-brake-light-switch-replacement-guide-125617-4.html Post 48 mentions an adjustment too.

Do the brake lights work with the engine running, or engine oft and electrics on only?

Hippo said:

Do the brake lights work with the engine running, or engine oft and electrics on only?

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it does not work when engine is running or not. when you switch on the light,both rear lights are working but whenever you press brake pedal..NO brake lights on both rear and tail lights.

Brack said:

My guess is a faulty new switch or its still not in right ..see post 36 on here..http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/3-amigo-brake-light-switch-replacement-guide-125617-4.html Post 48 mentions an adjustment too.

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Problem is SOLVED...switch was not put properly (Brake pedal must be pressed when inserting the switch) .. thanks guys..

Need a bit of help with my Freelander 2 on a 2012 plate. All the threads I can find don't discuss the F2.
Same issue no brake lights at all.
Bulbs ok
Fuse ok
So next step the brake pedal switch.
First question how the heck does it come out ? And how does the wire plug unclip. It looks buried. Can't see how I can remove trim for better access. The air bag is under the steering wheel. Has anyone got any tips ?

To remove the brake light switch on a FL2 then you need to remove the drivers side lower airbag

Note the switch has a locking mechanism that prevents the switch being removed unless the plunger is depressed.

Hmmm, is airbag removal something an experienced amateur mechanic can do or is it a main dealers job.

If you disconnect the battery for at least 10 minutes before hand and leave it off whilst doing the work then it should be fine

However if you have any doubt then it's best to pay someone who's competent / confident to do the job