Topic: BRAKE LIGHT WARNING (Read 2375 times)

alunonhisown · « **on:** 21 February 2010, 18:59:05 »

On my CID I keep getting a warning that I have a brake light out, but I have not.
Is this a sensor worn or something more sinister?
Just rather annoying.
D.

biggriffin · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:00:34 »

if you have the high level brake light check they all light up.

alunonhisown · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:01:37 »

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if you have the high level brake light check they all light up.

Yes they all light up, and it is damn annoying, Hope is not an MOT fail :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

Dan1005 · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:03:51 »

I've had the same warning on for the last month..
Numerous checks have found nothing as all lights (including rear window light) are working.

Though I have noticed that the brake lights in the rear dont seem to light up significantly over the standard lights being on...

Perhaps an issue of the light is slowly expiring? Had a car before and it warned of this before bulbs finally blew...

Gaffers · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:06:14 »

did the previous owner put in LED bulbs?

biggriffin · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:10:44 »

for the cost of a few quids put new blubs in the back.

Del Boy · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:13:57 »

Take the bulbs out give the connectors a brush up then put them back in

Andy B · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:15:32 »

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On my CID I keep getting a warning that I have a brake light out, but I have not.
Is this a sensor worn or something more sinister?
Just rather annoying.
D.

Put good quality lamps in the stop/tail lights. AFAIK the centre high/eye level brake light isn't on the check control.

feeutfo · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:25:10 »

alright panic pants, its no biggy, the check is raised when the circuit is broken, if the bulbs are not blown it usually means halfords bulbs fitted, which several members have had trouble with, they dont seem to sit in the holder very well and brake contact when you hit a bump or whatever...check the bulbs seat well in the holders or try jiggling the holder to confirm the fault, you can weight the peddle with something or ask an assistant like James. hth

alunonhisown · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:26:42 »

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[size=12]alright panic pants[/size], its no biggy, the check is raised when the circuit is broken, if the bulbs are not blown it usually means halfords bulbs fitted, which several members have had trouble with, they dont seem to sit in the holder very well and brake contact when you hit a bump or whatever...check the bulbs seat well in the holders or try jiggling the holder to confirm the fault, you can weight the peddle with something or ask an assistant like James. hth

Been called worse

Probably cos I am worse.

feeutfo · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 February 2010, 19:31:59 »

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[size=12]alright panic pants[/size], its no biggy, the check is raised when the circuit is broken, if the bulbs are not blown it usually means halfords bulbs fitted, which several members have had trouble with, they dont seem to sit in the holder very well and brake contact when you hit a bump or whatever...check the bulbs seat well in the holders or try jiggling the holder to confirm the fault, you can weight the peddle with something or ask an assistant like James. hth
Been called worse
Probably cos I am worse.

JamesV6CDX · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 February 2010, 12:09:16 »

Di - your car is in fact two cars welded together - and you're worried about BULBS?

In all seriousness - this error usually occurs when non GM bulbs are fitted.

Don't lose any sleep

dbug · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 February 2010, 12:46:37 »

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Di - your car is in fact two cars welded together - and you're worried about BULBS?

In all seriousness - this error usually occurs when non GM bulbs are fitted.

Don't lose any sleep

You may regret saying that James :-?

Found both GM and Ring bulbs ok

JamesV6CDX · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 February 2010, 12:49:56 »

Don't worry - the welds looked pretty strong

Lazydocker · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 February 2010, 12:55:48 »

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Don't worry - the welds looked pretty strong

mathewst · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:13:18 »

Does the warning go out when you press the brake pedal?

The warning always appears on facelift migs when they are turned on as a matter of safety precaution

ians · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:22:26 »

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Don't worry - the welds looked pretty strong

araldite is fantastic stuff isn't it..

Is it the brake light or tail light where there are actually two bulbs each side? I know its easy to miss if just one has blown.

alunonhisown · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:23:59 »

Just comes up on CID that brake light warning.
Beyond Me!!!!!!

ians · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:26:57 »

is it only when you start off?

alunonhisown · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:28:19 »

No, all the time, I keep pressing OK and it still returns.
GRRRRRRR

ians · « **Reply #20 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:34:01 »

Might be worth buying a couple of bulbs from Vauxhall - will only cost a couple of quid. The Omega seems particularly sensitive to aftermarket bulbs.

alunonhisown · « **Reply #21 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:38:24 »

Will do! Will go there today, anything so I do not have to keep pressing OK.

JamesV6CDX · « **Reply #22 on:** 22 February 2010, 13:41:18 »

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Will do! Will go there today.

Get the dash bulbs while you're at it too.

Easy job - there's a guide on here.

feeutfo · « **Reply #23 on:** 22 February 2010, 16:26:16 »

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Will do! Will go there today, anything so I do not have to keep pressing OK.

better get used to it Di, all the check items are cancelled the same way, ice warning, washer fluid low are most common and yes the brake light check is very persistant.

Also possible are head light bulb warning, brake pad low, oil level low, coolent low, headlight fied of vision(hid headlight aim has defaulted to low to avoid dazzeling other drivers) fuel low, and if you have the phone built in it will badger you to put a sim in it to enable the sos function. Tmc can pester unless you turn it off, traffic cuts in unless you turn it off, and traffic master,(i've had this added) cuts in and turns the radio on even if you turn it off for a moments piece. Keep the girl happy or she'll nag all the way home... or sometimes just koz she can. Women aye...

paulsmithe · « **Reply #24 on:** 22 February 2010, 18:11:22 »

Cheap bulbs are a common reason for this, as has been said...

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