Replacing Brake light switch

[MP210]

Hi

I would be grateful if any one can advise how to change a brake light switch on W210.

The ABS/ESP/BAS lights come on as soon as I touch the brake pedal. Also when I press the brake pedal the rear brake lights come on, but as soon as I fully depress the pedal the brake lights go out - i.e. don't light up.:mad:
Having searched previous threads, I have come to the conclusion it is a fault with the brake switch light.

Cheers

MP

[television]

Hi

I would be grateful if any one can advise how to change a brake light switch on W210.

The ABS/ESP/BAS lights come on as soon as I touch the brake pedal. Also when I press the brake pedal the rear brake lights come on, but as soon as I fully depress the pedal the brake lights go out - i.e. don't light up.:mad:
Having searched previous threads, I have come to the conclusion it is a fault with the brake switch light.

Cheers

MP

I believe that I am correct in saying that its held on with a 17mm nut above the pedal

[Valps]

Hi, I did mine about 3 months ago.

The switch is a push and twist affair. You need to remove the trim below the column - 3 or 4 cross head screws, unhook the trim on centre console by pulling the trim down (towards the floor). Get a torch and look at the top of the brake pedal, you'll see the switch. It really is an easy job, I'm disabled with only my left arm working. Admittedly my wife had to unclip the connectors.

If you haven't already done it, good luck. These switches seem to cause all sorts of gremlins when faulty.

Regards, Paul

[MP210]

Many thanks - sounds straight forward. :)

I'll give it a go - need to get the switch the first!

Did you need to reset anything?

Cheers

MP

[television]

Many thanks - sounds straight forward. :)

I'll give it a go - need to get the switch the first!

Did you need to reset anything?

Cheers

MP

No, nothing needs setting and no codes to clear

[MP210]

Got the switch and I managed to change it in 10 mins!! Fantastic:D

Many thanks for your help - it was exactly as you described.

[MP210]

Hi, I did mine about 3 months ago.

The switch is a push and twist affair. You need to remove the trim below the column - 3 or 4 cross head screws, unhook the trim on centre console by pulling the trim down (towards the floor). Get a torch and look at the top of the brake pedal, you'll see the switch. It really is an easy job, I'm disabled with only my left arm working. Admittedly my wife had to unclip the connectors.

If you haven't already done it, good luck. These switches seem to cause all sorts of gremlins when faulty.

Regards, Paul

Hi Paul,

Got the switch and I managed to change it in 10 mins!! Fantastic:D

Many thanks for your help - it was exactly as you described.

Cheers MP

[230K]

Hi

Great job and no 17mm nut to be seen!!:D :D

230K