Anthony B

hello all

I'm a bit of a migrant on here as I actually own a 1983 3i, but I have just managed to sort a problem with my brake warning light flashing on start up.

I have had to cut back the wires that go to the pads as they were badly corroded back to inside the inner wing. Shorting the 2 wires on each side still did not put off the light.

After a bit of experimentation I have found out that a 180 ohm resistor across each pair of wires fools the control unit into thinking all is well and the light goes off after the check period. Of course there is no pad warning any more but I check them regularly anyway and until I can find a pair of inner wing to wheel wires with plugs it does just fine.

Hope this helps

Also, I have fitted a rear interior light which is dead handy, looks factory fit and uses the same type of light assembly as in the front. If anyone is interested I will post how.

Cheers
ant

GraphiteGray

iTrader: (1)

I had this problem with mine when the connector became disconnected and got caught up in the wheel, tearing the wires to shreads. Cut mine back to inside the wing tucked away and just joined them together, had no problems and still does the flashing in the 'check period' when you switch the ignition on.

Gray

It's Czech Mate

Same here. Just joined 'em up

S3LAK

Id better keep my eye on the brakes then, Matt

GraphiteGray

iTrader: (1)

You should never rely on 80's Ford electrics to tell you when your brake pads are low matey

It's Czech Mate

It was only because the Mintex Pads didn't come with the sensor leads on them.....I did mention it.

If I was keeping the Ford setup I'd have needed the optional RS Anchor!