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Michael Crispin
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:38 am Post subject:
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I have an 2002 Audi TT Roadster Quattro.. and...
I just took a long drive up to maine for the weekend from Boston MA,
and when I got there and shut off the car the brake lights will not
shut off. I have a feeling maybe the brake sensor or abs switch is bad.
I am right now having to pull the fuse out to turn the brake lights
off. Audi has a long wait for service, and I wanted to see if anyone
had and quick ideas on what to check... thanks a million for any help!!
Mike C.
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Tony
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:25 am Post subject:
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You might want to check the adjustment of the brake light switch. It would be
located on the brake lever above where you press it with your foot.
It might need to be loosened a bit.
Michael Crispin wrote:
| Quote: | I have an 2002 Audi TT Roadster Quattro.. and...
I just took a long drive up to maine for the weekend from Boston MA,
and when I got there and shut off the car the brake lights will not
shut off. I have a feeling maybe the brake sensor or abs switch is bad.
I am right now having to pull the fuse out to turn the brake lights
off. Audi has a long wait for service, and I wanted to see if anyone
had and quick ideas on what to check... thanks a million for any help!!
Mike C.
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crispoe
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:
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I cant seem to locate it... how high up in the back is it? thanks
again...
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Tony
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject:
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Not sure on your model but the typical arrangement is to have a switch that is
above the pedal and below its pivot point. It usually is between the pedal's
lever and the firewall and will have a plastic rod that is pushed in when the
pedal is depressed.
crispoe wrote:
| Quote: | I cant seem to locate it... how high up in the back is it? thanks
again...
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Hairy One Kenobi
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject:
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"Tony" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:11hp380d5s86o21@corp.supernews.com...
| Quote: | Not sure on your model but the typical arrangement is to have a switch
that is
above the pedal and below its pivot point. It usually is between the
pedal's
lever and the firewall and will have a plastic rod that is pushed in when
the
pedal is depressed.
crispoe wrote:
I cant seem to locate it... how high up in the back is it? thanks
again...
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I'm not sure with the TT, but it's worth bearing in mind that an increasing
number of cars have lights switched directly by the pressure in the brake
lines.
I'd call a mechanic and ask, if I were you...
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Hairy One Kenobi
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there! |
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Peter Bell
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject:
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In message <yngTe.9369$vC4.2666@newsfe4-win.ntli.net>
"Hairy One Kenobi" <abuse@[127.0.0.1]> wrote:
| Quote: | I'm not sure with the TT, but it's worth bearing in mind that an increasing
number of cars have lights switched directly by the pressure in the brake
lines.
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Increasing number? That's how the brake switch was arranged in my dad's
'58 Rambler!
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crispoe
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:12 pm Post subject:
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LOL thanks guys for your help.. I have an appointment with the dealer
on thursday. Thanks again! |
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Steve Sears
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:59 pm Post subject:
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The switch is on the master brake cylinder on my '62 DKW, and my 1980 5k
(actually, there's 2 on the latter)
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"Hairy One Kenobi" <abuse@[127.0.0.1]> wrote:
I'm not sure with the TT, but it's worth bearing in mind that an
increasing
number of cars have lights switched directly by the pressure in the
brake
lines.
Increasing number? That's how the brake switch was arranged in my dad's
'58 Rambler!
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Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
'bellfamily') |
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