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Subject: Brake light switch question

martinh

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On the Rallye I'm having a few issues with the brake light switch, I have fitted a new one which isn't a problem but the white plastic holder in the top of the pedal box does not grip the switch properly so does not allow the switch to operate properly and the whole unit gets pushed back and doesn't operate the switch.

Was trying to be clever earlier and fit a cir clip on the bulkhead side to grip but didn't really work as the space is so limited it's a nightmare to try and get it on there!

Have been looking on servicebox and I think the holder can be bought separately. If anyone knows the part I'm on about can you please confirm that part number 5 on the diagram is the correct one?

Posted 7th Feb 2014 at 20:05

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jimmyboycheck

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Ow yes. I orderd 3 switches from three diffrent sources and the switches were all diffrent and gave me the same symptos. I ended up using my initiative. I used electrical tape to thicken the bore of the switch so it would click in place and stay. It took me a couple of attempts to get it right. I ment to replace it when i found a correct one but hasnt let me down. Its been like that for 4 months

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Posted 7th Feb 2014 at 22:18

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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Yes, number 5 is the holder for the switch. A rather fiddly job but doable.

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Posted 8th Feb 2014 at 02:44

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martinh

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Thanks Stan. Will see if I can order it on Monday. Any tips for getting the old holder out?
Cheers

Posted 8th Feb 2014 at 08:40

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Post #5

Patience I guess Martin! LOL

I've never removed one before.

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Posted 8th Feb 2014 at 11:13

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martinh

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Patience, swearing, cut knuckles and frustration! Can't wait!!! Just hope the part is still available!

Posted 8th Feb 2014 at 14:58

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armzsc6

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I'd have just put some PTFE tape or similar round the switch to make it bind in there a bit better. Pain in the arse job to do those

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Posted 8th Feb 2014 at 15:53

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ryangti6

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As the switch has grooves in it I used a metal clip the same as on the end of the accelerator cable as my local Peugeot were making hassle of getting me the proper piece to hold it.

It Worked perfectly and never gave me a problem again.

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Posted 9th Feb 2014 at 22:52

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eddy_gti6

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I just had to refit my brake light switch today after I had the dash out to do the matrix. Just over 2 hours to do the matrix start to finish then an hour just to get the back it! What a FU*K on Angry

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Posted 9th Feb 2014 at 22:58

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martinh

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Completely agree mate, it's in such a s**t place! Gotta love the french!!

Posted 10th Feb 2014 at 19:32

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scotzman

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206 switch takes 10 seconds LOL

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Posted 10th Feb 2014 at 19:33

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martinh

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Post #12

Well got another replacement brake light switch and holder today from Peugeot and just for reference the above part numbers are correct and the cost was just over £11 for the pair. Am going to try and fit them tomorrow so will either be thoroughly f**ked off or satisfied by the end of the evening!!

Posted 11th Feb 2014 at 19:06

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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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And the answer is? LOL

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Posted 12th Feb 2014 at 19:15

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martinh

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Sorted! Done it earlier on took about 20 mins in total and I now have working brake lights!

So much easier when you know how to get at it!

Posted 13th Feb 2014 at 21:47

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Excellent effort - glad it turned out well. Thumbs up

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Posted 14th Feb 2014 at 21:50

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