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MarkGti

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Bit of a problem.. basicly newly purchesed blaze and no break lights worked at all,
checked fues's...all ok...
checked bulbs...all ok....

soo m8 of mine (mechanic) said it might be break light switch told me basicly what to do i.e undo steering rack to gain access to the switch which i did as its positioned in awkward place up from break peddle.....

anyway long story short i have the switch out n just need somewere to get a new one..

problem 1..where would b best place to go

problem 2...would replacing the switch solve the problem or is there any other options or common problems that caurse it
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 19:29
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judge dead

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had same thing replaced switch and it fixed it Smile getting it back in is hard as f**k unless you have small hands lol i got mine from pug i think but it wasnt to much from memory
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 19:31
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MarkGti

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judge dead wrote:
had same thing replaced switch and it fixed it Smile getting it back in is hard as f**k unless you have small hands lol i got mine from pug i think but it wasnt to much from memory




Thumbs up spot on bit off reasurence helps,yeh im not lookin forward to that part to be honest hands are covered in small skin grazes from gettin the thing out cuz my hands aint the smallest either lol ...n thanks
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 19:46
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peetypug

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Open it up and clean the contacts
I put a couple of blobs of solder on mine as they had melted and blackened causing s**te contact!

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roland rat wrote:
You sir either live for the 6 or have a mental retardation to still be repairing this!

The best engine in the world is the vagina, it takes any size piston, its self lubricating, starts with 1 finger, and every 4 weeks does its own oil change. It's just a pity the management system is so fecking temperamental. 
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 22:08
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smegal

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They are only about £8 from Peugeot.

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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 22:28
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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I can only just about do this job as I have long, thin hands. Don't know how people with great big paws can do it. Dunno

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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 22:58
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mattyrallye

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I managed it... But I am built like Stan!!

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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 22:59
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mattyrallye wrote:
I managed it... But I am built like Stan!!


And even then it's a struggle...

I can just about get my hand in the gap without having to fully remove the steering column.

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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 23:01
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bigbadbowen

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Whip the dash out and do the heater matrix at the same time it's bound to be on its way out Yes
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 23:02
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peetypug

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smegal wrote:
They are only about £8 from Peugeot.


Didn't know that Smile Thumbs up

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roland rat wrote:
You sir either live for the 6 or have a mental retardation to still be repairing this!

The best engine in the world is the vagina, it takes any size piston, its self lubricating, starts with 1 finger, and every 4 weeks does its own oil change. It's just a pity the management system is so fecking temperamental. 
Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 23:35
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ewan_bcfc

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I've got a genuine pug one for sale here:

for sale clicky

Might want to check yours isn't just a loose plug before ordering new parts tho Razz

Mine was just over a tenner when I got it from Pug last September.
Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 00:26
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smegal

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I went through the heater vent. Still made a mess of my arms though.

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Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 00:56
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daver6

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I got one from ecp for 6 quid ish. Went to replace it, but ended up wiggling it back into life so I left it haha

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Posted 6th Jun 2012 at 01:27
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MarkGti

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ewan_bcfc wrote:
I've got a genuine pug one for sale here:

for sale clicky

Might want to check yours isn't just a loose plug before ordering new parts tho Razz

Mine was just over a tenner when I got it from Pug last September.


Ewan what ill if check i can maybe free it of wil some wd or somethin and if not n it dosnt work ill get bak to you and will more than likely buy ur one of u, will let u no either way tonight
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 13:33
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ewan_bcfc

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Post #15
WD40 might be a good shout, I seem to remember reading that the little button can get stuck in.

No probs, let me know.
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 14:02
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Carl Chambers

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Erm ewan the part you have for sale is a reverse light switch not a brake light switch?!

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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 20:32
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ewan_bcfc

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Haha wtf?!

You sure yeh?
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 20:55
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ewan_bcfc

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Doh
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 21:01
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MarkGti

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well ive tried to free it off with some Wd, but not sure how much ov the button is ment to be sticking out there is only about 5mm but i can press it in n it bounces back just not sure if its ment to be sticking out more.... so for bein a pest learnin as a go lol an ewan is that the right switch or is carl windin u up lol
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 22:40
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Carl Chambers

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MarkGti wrote:
well ive tried to free it off with some Wd, but not sure how much ov the button is ment to be sticking out there is only about 5mm but i can press it in n it bounces back just not sure if its ment to be sticking out more.... so for bein a pest learnin as a go lol an ewan is that the right switch or is carl windin u up lol


Carl is not winding him up!

look at the switch you have? it should be a plastic switch which is white and black? correct? if not then you have the wrong switch in your hand!

the switch he has for sale is a metal one which screws in the gearbox!

Mark, the buttom on your switch, (the black and white plastic one) only does stick out about 5mm. to clean it, ie the contact, then you need to pull it appart. but to be honest its not worth the hassle due to new ones being so cheap and the fact that its mounted in such a pig of a place, that you dont really want to be taking it out again in a few weeks!

hope that helpThumbs up Smile

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Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 23:00
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bigbadbowen

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Post #21
Brake lights should come on once the button is out ? If not then check the plug is actually plugged in ?

Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 23:01
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ewan_bcfc

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Did seem like a pretty heavy-duty thread on mine for an interior fitting Razz
Posted 7th Jun 2012 at 23:32
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MarkGti

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Carl Chambers wrote:
MarkGti wrote:
well ive tried to free it off with some Wd, but not sure how much ov the button is ment to be sticking out there is only about 5mm but i can press it in n it bounces back just not sure if its ment to be sticking out more.... so for bein a pest learnin as a go lol an ewan is that the right switch or is carl windin u up lol


Carl is not winding him up!

look at the switch you have? it should be a plastic switch which is white and black? correct? if not then you have the wrong switch in your hand!

the switch he has for sale is a metal one which screws in the gearbox!

Mark, the buttom on your switch, (the black and white plastic one) only does stick out about 5mm. to clean it, ie the contact, then you need to pull it appart. but to be honest its not worth the hassle due to new ones being so cheap and the fact that its mounted in such a pig of a place, that you dont really want to be taking it out again in a few weeks!

hope that helpThumbs up Smile


cheers carl yeh that did help all sorted now i removed it bit ov wd40 poped it back in(i say poped, more a pain in the ass) but all working now .....thats for the help m8 much appriciated Thumbs up
Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 06:38
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MarkGti

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bigbadbowen wrote:
Brake lights should come on once the button is out ? If not then check the plug is actually plugged in ?



Thumbs up cheers all sorted now i have brake lights again ..lol
Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 06:40
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monty-69

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I didnt move the steering column when i replaced mine but it was blood swet and tears Smile
Posted 9th Jun 2012 at 08:07
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