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Hi All,
Thanks for all the relies. As of this morning have eliminated the brake switch and any issues at the rear of the car. If I run a cable from the non live of the switch to the central pin on the main connector just inside the spare wheel space next to the drivers side rear wheel arch I have brake lights. Therefore the problem would appear to be between the switch and the main connector. I assume that the simplest way to repair this will be to run a new cable from the switch to the connector but any other suggestions on moving forward would be appreciated.
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Very likely Dave.
The cable to the rear likely runs along the right hand sill (inside the car). You would have to remove the trim / leather etc. to follow it. Have a good check around the forward leaf spring mount that side, you may find where the cable goes through the panel below the parcel shelf. Just thinking out loud, but a possible pinch point?


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Thanks Graham,

Have run a new cable from the switch to the rear and the brake lights are now working. Need to tidy up the routing and sort out the connections.

Dave

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