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Brake light switch replacement

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I've been advised that I need to fit a new brake light sensor. I've only found a guide for a fabia, is there a guide for the Mk1 Octy?

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But even without a guide, it is the proverbial piece of ****...

 

Once you get your head into the driver's footwell and remove the panel covering the bottom of the dash unit - you can just easily see the pedals and switch assembly sitting there.

 

Disconnect the plug, twist the switch eh voila! It is in your hand...

 

 

And for extra pikey points - don't replace it.....just dismantle it and clean up the burnt contacts inside like I did :D

 

Just needs a bit of scraping with a fine screwdriver and a blast out with some electrical contact cleaner.

 

I did this to mine which had failed - two years ago - and it is still working fine!

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Thank again for all the advice, showed it to my son in law, gave him my tool box and walked away, he had it done in 25 mins so problem solved. Ray I will keep in mind what you said for future, Thanks again

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