Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem

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Tue 20 Jul 2004 13:36
Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem - Ppaul
My sister's clio has developed an intermittent fault with brake lights. They will either flicker on and off or stay on while the brake pedal is not being used.

I only noticed this recently because I was following her car I assumed it was the earth on the rear light clusters but they looked like new and were tight connections.

Any ideas what could be causing this?? I changed a bulb a couple of months back but I can't think of anything else.

Thanks in advance

Paul
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Tue 20 Jul 2004 14:10
Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem - Dynamic Dave

Sounds like a faulty brake light switch to me.

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Tue 20 Jul 2004 14:31
Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem - Ppaul
Where do I find this switch?

I don't have a manual for this car so any directions would be a real help.
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Tue 20 Jul 2004 14:42
Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem - Dynamic Dave

Guessing that it\'ll be somewhere near the brake pedal.

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Wed 21 Jul 2004 00:22
Renault Clio 1996 - Brake light problem - Andrew-T
From Haynes Clio manual (1998-2001):

"The stop-light switch is located on the pedal bracket beneath the facia.

To remove the switch, reach up behind the facia, disconnect the wiring connector and unscrew the switch from the bracket."

It goes on to say that the switch should be screwed in or out until the circuit breaks at the right point. That sounds like your problem.
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