V40 Brake lights not working

alan mac · Post by **alan mac** » 14 Jun 2011, 23:22

Could somebody please
help my stop lights do not work
fuse ok
Does the brake lights have a relay if so where is it
thanks Alan

johnny hamm · Post by **johnny hamm** » 31 Jan 2013, 16:52

somebody claimed there is a relay panel in the rear of the car, but sounds jankified to me. There is a switch attached to the brake pedal itself. You need to test it. Switches fail more often than fuses.

Post by **zulu-v40** » 31 Jan 2013, 17:48

There's no relay in the tailgate. Have you tried replacing the bulbs? Start simple.

There is a Brake Switch that makes contact with the brake pedal. Looks like part no. 9? It's fairly easy to replace. First, the panel for map storage just beneath the steering wheel must be removed. After that, you can lay on the floor underneath the steering wheel. Use a flashlight to locate the spot where the pedal meets the brake switch. The switch is black plastic. It has an electronic connector that must be removed first. Take a picture before removing. You'll be upside down, so the picture is very important. Be careful to replace in the same fashion.