Hi Guys,

 

Roomster Scout 1.9 tdi 2008

 

Out of the blue my brake lights failed to work and the glow plug warning light flashes and esp warning light is continuously on. 

 

Everything I read pointed to a faulty brake pedal switch and so I ordered one from an ebay seller.  It is a reliable Febi brand and seems to be identical to the original one.

 

I have seen some comments about two different switches (an old and new design), with the new switch came instructions which indicated that the pedal is left completely alone and the switch is inserted into its 'holder' and then connected and can then be used. This I have done without any problem.

 

Removing the old switch and inserting the new one was easy, BUT there is no difference to the condition! - the brake lights still don't work and the lights are still on and flashing.

 

So far as I can see the condition is definitely linked to the pedal switch - I suppose it might be that the new switch is fault?

 

Is there any way I can test it?  I have a multimeter, but I am somewhat of a novice in using it so would have to be talked through it.

 

I really need this sorted before a planned trip by my wife across to Aberdeenshire on Wednesday - can anyone help me out with a method for testing the switch?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Cheers,  Terry

 

 

Now sorted!

 

The brake light switch was probably not the culprit, (though the new one was only £9 so I'm not fussed).

 

After doing a little more searching on this forum I discovered that sometimes a faulty bulb or bulbs can give the same effect.

 

Sure enough, on examination of the two side brake bulbs, both had blown. These were replaced and no the lights work and the warning lights have gone!

 

Cheers,  Terry

Panic over then?????...................

indeed!

 

I'm now considered to be a mechanical genius by the missus! 

 

Cheers,  Terry