dave88sw Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Hi, I've got a very strange problem to try and get to the bottom of. It's a 2010 Defender TDCI that was all running fine until the other day. It starts normally on the key and runs absolutely fine until i touch the brake pedal or put it in reverse. As soon as i do either, it cuts out. I've disconnected the brake light switch and the reverse light switch and the vehicle then runs and drives absolutely fine, but this obviously isn't a lasting fix as i need the lights working. Does anyone have any ideas? At this stage i don't know where to even begin. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 ISTR an issue with the brake-pedal switch on a bunch of LR and Ford products. The switch has several sets of contacts and controls several circuits - one is the simple brake-light supply, the others tell the ECU you've hit the brake [so it can disengage cruise-control] and tell the ABS about what you're doing. Fit a new switch, and adjust it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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