Sure Smitty,
If you have an ohm meter, get the switch contacts connected to the meter and
actuate the swith lever. If you have no meter, use the switch in series with
a lamp and battery tension.
As seen in another comment the mechanics of the switch and how it is fitted
into the pedal cover is important. Have the switch well adjusted according
to the book, so the pedal arm rests against the switch.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Hans
-----Original Message-----
From: Smitty [mailto:smitty29832@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 12:23 AM
To: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
Subject: Re: MGB Brake Light Trouble
Thanks for the tip. I removed the wires from the brake switch and shorted
them out. As soon as I did that the brake lights appeared. At least now
the problem is isolated to the switch. Is there anyway of finding out if
the switch itself is bad?
Smitty
----- Original Message -----
From: <Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com>
To: <smitty29832@msn.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: MGB Brake Light Trouble
> On the brake pedal box there is the brake light switch.
> Make the wires short circuit in order to see the switch is operating well.
> Have the ignition ON while doing this. For prolongued troubleshooting this
> way it's better to remove one of the low tension wires of the ignition
coil
> in order to prevent damage of the coil by continuous current.
> If the lights illuminate, the brake switch maybe faulty.
> If not - check the grounds from the rear lights. These can be corroded.
> The switch is actuated by the brake pedal and might need some cleaning.
> Also take care of cleaning all connectors in the circuit.
> When reassembling the switch, it's important to have it adjusted
correctly.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Hans
>
> '71 BGT
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Smitty [mailto:smitty29832@msn.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 8:01 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGB Brake Light Trouble
>
>
> I am new to this forum and looking for suggestions on a brake light
problem
> on
> my '70 MGB. I've only had the car for a short time but can't seem to find
> the
> reason for the non-working brake lights. I've checked fuses and etc but
to
> no
> avail. Any suggestions on how to resolve this would certainly be
> appreciated.
> Thank you.
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