Alex BG Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Evening,This is my first post having enjoyed ownership of my 2013 1.4K classic for nearly a month.I had just finished washing the car after a blat and found the brake lights are stuck on. I have found plenty of posts with BL not working which the consensus tends to be the switch in the pedal. I didn’t have any tools with me today so couldn’t open the pedal box, will have to wait for next weekend, any other areas I should check?thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 24, 2019 Member Share Posted February 24, 2019 Welcome.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Welcome It's usually easier to find problems when the lights are on, so that good. As both brake lights are on, I suspect the switch is the cause. It might need adjusting, mine was coming on as I accelerated soon after I built my car.If it has the really rubbish plastic switch in the pedal box, I suggest spending a little money and swapping to a much more reliable metal switch available from Car Builder Solutions.Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team 700newtons Posted February 24, 2019 Leadership Team Share Posted February 24, 2019 This is the one that you want (if the switch is the problem)LinkAt least your light is stuck on. Mine was intermittent and completely unknown to me until I was told after some dramatic evasive action from a friend following behind. Caterham should fix this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex BG Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks all, hopefully it’s the switch and it’s an easy fix! will report back shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 No I would suggest a small adjustment to the switch plate will do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 It may be that the metal tab that operates the switch needs a tweak, that's happened to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Also, put together a small toolkit, and keep a few spares, fan belt, clutch cable etc. it's part of the ownership experience.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex BG Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Fixed! Bought the better quality switch and swapped it out, nice and easy even I could cope with that!Thanks to everyone who posted wasn't expecting so many replies so quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Good to hear you've got it sorted Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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