Brake light lag

Mil · 17-06-2006, 13:42

Yo

My EPC light came on last night...usually that means my brake light switch messed up...and it did for a while, coz at night you can see the LED light hit the bottom of the rear window on the rearview mirror, and it was obviously not going on when i hit the pedal.

But then the EPC light went off...so I pressed the brakes...funny enough, the lights came back on, but this time it took a while for it to come on..like there was lag...sometimes for upto 1.5 seconds. At times it would come on instantly as normal, but most of the time there was this lag that was quite annoying and scary in fear of having any numnut tailgating me not hitting the brakes in time.

So when i got home, I checked to make sure I wasn't just seeing things, so I tried it again, and sure enough it was still there, with the lag.

I therefore tucked my foot under the brake pedal, kicked it a couple of times in slight frustration...and now it's working properly.

Any ideas?

Lummox · 17-06-2006, 13:44

The self adjustment of the switch is failing, needs a new modified switch.

Mil · 17-06-2006, 13:57

Ross...you wanna know the funny part of it...?

...it IS the modified PURPLE switch.

Lummox · 17-06-2006, 14:14

Then it isnt adjusted properly or wasnt fitted correctly.

Mil · 17-06-2006, 14:53

Off to my friend Raja then.

robert.phee3@bt · 06-08-2007, 20:50

Hi New Member here!
Brake lights not working on automatic Octavia Estate 2001. Change bulbs and changed fuses. Any idea anyone please? I don't know where the switch it to give it a kick as some people have mentioned on here. All replies greatly appreciated thankyou.

rum4mo · 06-08-2007, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert.phee3@bt

Hi New Member here!
Brake lights not working on automatic Octavia Estate 2001. Change bulbs and changed fuses. Any idea anyone please? I don't know where the switch it to give it a kick as some people have mentioned on here. All replies greatly appreciated thankyou.

Sounds like it time for a trip to the dealer to get a new switch - you should not really try to fix them as the design is crap and it will fail again, is it not just a bit worrying when you know that following traffic have not realised that you are slowing down - not healthy!
The switch can be found either on the brake pedal high up or mounted on the pedal box (I've forgotten which). Please for your and others safety get and fit a new one asap - find out how to fit and adjust it though as they are easily destroyed when fitting. I think that you might find tips on how its done on here somewhere.

devonutopia · 06-08-2007, 21:13

The brake switch is behind / under the pedal itself.

fordfan · 06-08-2007, 21:51

Parallell to the floor around the pedals there is a plastic cover held on with 2 torx screws and is clipped in 2 places. If you remove this you will see the switch. Best get it looked at because it also works the transmission selector interlock and if it fails completely you will not be able to take it out of park.

17-06-2006, 13:42	#1
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Brake light lag Yo My EPC light came on last night...usually that means my brake light switch messed up...and it did for a while, coz at night you can see the LED light hit the bottom of the rear window on the rearview mirror, and it was obviously not going on when i hit the pedal. But then the EPC light went off...so I pressed the brakes...funny enough, the lights came back on, but this time it took a while for it to come on..like there was lag...sometimes for upto 1.5 seconds. At times it would come on instantly as normal, but most of the time there was this lag that was quite annoying and scary in fear of having any numnut tailgating me not hitting the brakes in time. So when i got home, I checked to make sure I wasn't just seeing things, so I tried it again, and sure enough it was still there, with the lag. I therefore tucked my foot under the brake pedal, kicked it a couple of times in slight frustration...and now it's working properly. Any ideas? __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

17-06-2006, 13:44	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,461 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	Re: Brake light lag The self adjustment of the switch is failing, needs a new modified switch. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

17-06-2006, 13:57	#3
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Brake light lag Ross...you wanna know the funny part of it...? ...it IS the modified PURPLE switch. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

17-06-2006, 14:14	#4
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,461 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	Re: Brake light lag Then it isnt adjusted properly or wasnt fitted correctly. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

17-06-2006, 14:53	#5
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Brake light lag Off to my friend Raja then. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

06-08-2007, 20:50	#6
robert.phee3@bt Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brake light lag Hi New Member here! Brake lights not working on automatic Octavia Estate 2001. Change bulbs and changed fuses. Any idea anyone please? I don't know where the switch it to give it a kick as some people have mentioned on here. All replies greatly appreciated thankyou.

06-08-2007, 21:13	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,081 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Brake light lag The brake switch is behind / under the pedal itself. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

06-08-2007, 21:51	#9
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,058 Members Car: Thanks: 31 Thanked 246 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Brake light lag Parallell to the floor around the pedals there is a plastic cover held on with 2 torx screws and is clipped in 2 places. If you remove this you will see the switch. Best get it looked at because it also works the transmission selector interlock and if it fails completely you will not be able to take it out of park.

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