Michael
That is interesting reading on the Alpine Forum.
I like the idea of putting an Ohm meter on the brake switch and pushing the
brake pedal to see the meter move.
1 - this give you the resistance of the switch and if it is activating
2 - it gives you an understanding of how much brake pressure and pedal
position is needed to actuate the switch
3 - this test should also be done with the engine running so the brake
booster has vacuum to see if the brake pedal position changes for activating
the switch.
Smacking the brake switch to make it work; I think is a short term possible
fix, but useful if it get you home with brake lights working.
I have a switch at the pedal on my Tiger.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of michael@michaelshortt.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 4:07 PM
To: James Pickard
Cc: Tiger List
Subject: Re: [Tigers] No Brake Lights
There is a brakelight switch there, it is hydraulic and built into the brake
lines. Its a big deal to replace it. The common solution is to install a
mechanical switch on the pedal assembly. Here's some info.
http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/forum/archive/index.php?t-13621.html
Michael Shortt
I have no brake lights. The rear tail lights and turn signals work, so bulbs
or ground are not the issue. I can't find anything electrical associated
with the brake pedal. What actually activates the brake lights? Thanks!
BTW, Tigger was accepted for the Hilton Head Concours, first weekend of
November.
Jim Pickard
B9473298
Beaufort, SC
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