Dan Ciezniewzki Report post Posted February 9, 2007 took the beast for a short drive today with my sister behind me and as I brake after cresting a hill she comes flying behind me and skids to a stop. Apparently my brake lights arent working. Took it back tot he hanger and turned the lights off and depressed the brake peddle and nothing. The reverse light comes on and when I turn the headlights on the rear light come on for night driving, but still no brake lights. As far as I know up till today or maybe yesterday they worked. The only thing I could think of was my play day in the snow yesterday just sliding it around an open lots for an hour....maybe water/snow got into the wires??? When it comes to eletrical stuff Im a dumbass, all I can think of is to change the fuse. Anyone have anyclue what could be wrong or an easy fix short of drving it 100+ miles to the dealer, I just dont feal safe driving with no brakes, the last thing I need is a rear end collision Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark m Report post Posted February 9, 2007 took the beast for a short drive today with my sister behind me and as I brake after cresting a hill she comes flying behind me and skids to a stop. Apparently my brake lights arent working. Took it back tot he hanger and turned the lights off and depressed the brake peddle and nothing. The reverse light comes on and when I turn the headlights on the rear light come on for night driving, but still no brake lights. As far as I know up till today or maybe yesterday they worked. The only thing I could think of was my play day in the snow yesterday just sliding it around an open lots for an hour....maybe water/snow got into the wires??? When it comes to eletrical stuff Im a dumbass, all I can think of is to change the fuse. Anyone have anyclue what could be wrong or an easy fix short of drving it 100+ miles to the dealer, I just dont feal safe driving with no brakes, the last thing I need is a rear end collision More than likely the brake light switch, mounted over the pedal, easy swap, mine went couple months ago mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 common issue in the diablos. 90% chance it is the brake switch as said above. see this page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Index_Diablo.htm this is the specific page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Section/Di...ight_Switch.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted February 9, 2007 common issue in the diablos. 90% chance it is the brake switch as said above. see this page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Index_Diablo.htm this is the specific page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Section/Di...ight_Switch.htm What a great site. Perfect for the DIY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Ciezniewzki Report post Posted February 9, 2007 common issue in the diablos. 90% chance it is the brake switch as said above. see this page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Index_Diablo.htm this is the specific page http://www.lamboweb.com/Repairs_Section/Di...ight_Switch.htm thanks guys!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Ciezniewzki Report post Posted February 9, 2007 More than likely the brake light switch, mounted over the pedal, easy swap, mine went couple months ago mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 so was the switch the problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannycid Report post Posted April 24, 2009 took the beast for a short drive today with my sister behind me and as I brake after cresting a hill she comes flying behind me and skids to a stop. Apparently my brake lights arent working. Took it back tot he hanger and turned the lights off and depressed the brake peddle and nothing. The reverse light comes on and when I turn the headlights on the rear light come on for night driving, but still no brake lights. As far as I know up till today or maybe yesterday they worked. The only thing I could think of was my play day in the snow yesterday just sliding it around an open lots for an hour....maybe water/snow got into the wires??? When it comes to eletrical stuff Im a dumbass, all I can think of is to change the fuse. Anyone have anyclue what could be wrong or an easy fix short of drving it 100+ miles to the dealer, I just dont feal safe driving with no brakes, the last thing I need is a rear end collision look under dash next to brake pedal. the btake light switch has two wires. one of the should have power either alwaus or with key on. use a 12 volt test light to check. if you have power to either of the switch terminals, disconnect connector and jump both terminals. if brake lights turn on, get a new switch. if thlights dont turn on, you may have burned out bulb or damaged, or disconnected wiring between switch and brake light bulbs. good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannycid Report post Posted April 24, 2009 if your brake light bulbs are good, check for power at brake light switch uunder dash. use a 12 volt test light if you have power to the two prong switch, jump both connectors and see if lights turn on if they do, change brake light switch. if they dont, you may have a wiring problem between switch and light bulbs. good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYNYSTR Report post Posted April 24, 2009 FYI, The older Diablo brake light switch is on the front side of the "firewall" screwed in to one of the hydraulic brake lines near the master cylinder. It uses brake line pressure to activate the switch. Common failure. I upgraded my 91 to the under the dash style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 24, 2009 the OP has been banned and I doubt he still has a problem with his car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlambo Report post Posted April 24, 2009 the OP has been banned and I doubt he still has a problem with his car Hell last I knew he might not even have the car anymore. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Hell last I knew he might not even have the car anymore. LOL thats right. Well I guess that fixed that problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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