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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: dan7 on 17 May 2009, 17:42

Title: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: dan7 on 17 May 2009, 17:42

tried sorting lack of brake lights in my 89 Clipper yday. As it's a converted auto to manual conversion, the pedal box has been fitted out of the manual. Done a quick search, but it says mark ones have the switch in the master cylinder? Mine hasn't! There is the correct wire dangling down near the brake pedal. So I fitted a Mk2 switch. All fitted up nicely, but the contact plunger doesn't reach the pedal! Adjusted the pedal deadstop as far as it'll go, but it isn't long enough! Is there a specific brake light switch for a Clipper?????

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: rubjonny on 18 May 2009, 08:09

grab the pin and yank it. later mk1 based cars had the brake light switch moved from mc to pedal :)

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: dan7 on 18 May 2009, 19:58

Thanks Rubjonny! To the rescue again! If you're going E38, let me know, as I'll buy you a pint!!!

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: rubjonny on 19 May 2009, 12:09

I believe I will be, cabby buddies?  :grin:

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: dan7 on 19 May 2009, 16:15

Would love to bring the Cabby, but she's up for sale, as soon as she's roadworthy.  :cry:. I originally bought it for my Mrs, but her boss may be getting her a new Mini convertible as she got promoted to manager couple weeks ago. Soooo, no need for the Cabby. Desperate to get my Mk2 valver idling right too! Hopefully be taking the Oak to E38 this year! What you taking mate?

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: rubjonny on 19 May 2009, 17:02

I'll be in the cabby for sure, its got 6 months tax and I intend to use it as much as possible :)

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: dan7 on 19 May 2009, 18:33

Cool! Is it in the Mk1 pics mate? I just yanked my switch( :tongue:), worked a treat! Brake lights work again! Thanks again buddy!

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: rubjonny on 20 May 2009, 09:04

nah not bothered posting it up on here, but it looks like this:
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/cabby39.jpg)

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: dan7 on 20 May 2009, 19:14

Love that colour mate! You got the same front tyres as on my Mk2, Yoko A509?

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: kraM on 20 May 2009, 21:49

rubjonny

Did you find out why the brake pedal was soft?  I assume so, as you have a ticket for it now.

kraM

Title: Re: Clipper brake light switch help req'd....
Post by: rubjonny on 21 May 2009, 10:20

hehe yeah, schoolboy error. i fittd the servo 1 way valve the wrong way, so i had no servo assistance  :grin: