The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-28-2014, 05:59 AM
Withavee Withavee is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 11
Brake lights - phantom switch on?

After removing the very old and faulty alarm/immobiliser I am back to the original issue.

On some occasions after I have parked up and locked up (and after doing a walk round to be sure all lights are off) the rear brake lights will come on while I am away from the vehicle. This sometimes happens a few minutes after leaving the car and at other times it might be some hours (ie the middle of the night!).

Anyone else had this? I have crawled into the footwell and there seems to be the correct gaps round the brake switch and the peddle. Next thought was to visit the local Subaru dealer who want $150 to plug in their diagnostics computer. I could live with this if I had any faith in their abilities, but first impressions not good.

I can not find a pattern to when the lights come on, sometimes after a drive, sometimes when just getting something out of the car!!

Any thoughts welcome.

Peter
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-28-2014, 08:30 AM
svxfiles's Avatar
svxfiles svxfiles is offline
There's a storm coming.
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Wiley Ford WV
Posts: 8,650
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: Brake lights - phantom switch on?

Peter, I would just buy a brake light switch and install it and see what happens.
The switch has to be no more than $20.00 USD.
As far as the person who wants $150.00 to hook up a "computer",
decorum prohibits my true responce....





GFY comes to mind
__________________
www.svxfiles.com
The first SuperCharged SVX,
the first 4.44 gears,
the first equal length headers,
the first phenolic spacers,
the first Class Glass fiberglass hood,
the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway


Fiberglass Hood thread
My locker
4.44 Swap link

Last edited by svxfiles; 06-28-2014 at 08:32 AM. Reason: "Good For You" is not the correct interpretation...
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-28-2014, 09:03 AM
Conn SVX's Avatar
Conn SVX Conn SVX is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NW ,Connecticut
Posts: 2,833
Registered SVX
Re: Brake lights - phantom switch on?

Disconnect the switch lock the car and wait. Try this a few times. If it only comes on when it is plugged in and never when not it is the switch. I would buy a new one anyway. There could be something broke inside allowing the contacts to close. That will be $150 you can send it to my Pay Pal account < > almost a stupid as the Subaru dealer.
__________________
When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-05-2014, 03:50 AM
Withavee Withavee is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 11
Re: Brake lights - phantom switch on?

$27 and 45 minutes of contortion under the dash and I THINK I've cured it! Watch this space, but a new switch fitted wednesday and so far so good.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-06-2014, 01:50 AM
ShaneHobson ShaneHobson is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Waikato, New Zealand
Posts: 364
Re: Brake lights - phantom switch on?

Here's a tip.
Spend 10 mins pulling the drivers seat out before doing under dash work.
Saves a lot of back strain.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-06-2014, 07:29 AM
Withavee Withavee is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 11
Re: Brake lights - phantom switch on?

Didn't think of that, Shane. Always thought of seat out as longer than that. It probably took me 10 minutes to pile up some timber and foam by the drivers door so I was laying about level with the sill rather than on the floor - Next time :-)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122