Wife had the dreaded 'flashing coil' sign come on this Saturday. I duely ordered this from Eurocarparts as it looked the most similar to the original fitted:

Fabia Brake Light Switch

I've read that there are various ways to fit these. Some say to depress the brake pedal, fit it then extend the plunger; others to just to push it in.

Any pointers most welcome.

i depressed the pedal then put switch in and twist .... job should only take 10 - 15 mins

Thanks Holmesie, I'll try it that way.

It took some fiddling about to get it to work when I did it.

Probs took at least half an hour from start to finish.

Thanks all. Part arrived in the post the other day. Instructions say - pull out plunger 1/4 inch beyond orginal position. Do NOT depress brake pedal. Push fit and turn new switch into position. I guess I'll be doing just that - if only I knew what the position of the original plunger was. I took it out nad have been playing with it. Doh!

Piece of pish. Easy peasy. Job done in minutes and all tickety boo. Shame same cant be said of washer bottles, pumps and grommets. :(