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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Brake lights (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
ElectricalBrake lights · page 2 of 2
Diagram of brake switch assembly showing connector A, brake switch B, and brake pedal C with a callout view of the 2-P connector terminals.

86M 2195

  1. A 2–P Connector
  2. B Brake switch
  3. C Brake pedal
  4. If the brake lights do not go on, check for:
    • blown No. 41 (20 A) fuse in the engine compartment fuse/relay box.
    • blown brake light bulbs in the outer tail light assembly.
  5. If the fuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 2–P connector from the brake switch.
Terminal
Position
A B
Brake pedal (Release)
Brake pedal (Push) ██████████
  1. Check for continuity between the A and B terminals in each switch position according to the table.
  • If there is no continuity with the brake pedal pushed, replace the brake switch or adjust the brake pedal height (see section 19).
  • If there is continuity, but the brake lights do not go on, check for:
  • faulty bulb holder panel.
  • poor earth (LHD: G452, G501 RHD: G451, G701).
  • an open in the WHT/YEL or GRN/WHT wire.

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