leggyemulous
Member Since: 12 Apr 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 5
 
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| Electrical woes....suspension, brake lights, tailgate... |
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Hi all,
It's all getting a bit much with our 56 plate D3 
A month ago, the suspension decided it's going to run on normal height all the time. Stealer reckons a new compressor, but reading various threads on here, I'm not so sure, so was waiting before I fork out the £400 for one of those.
Two weeks ago, the boot opening catch stopped working (still works on the key fob).
A week ago, both rear brake lights stopped working - the centre light on the hatch still works.
On a normal vehicle, I'd discount any of these things being connected, but as the D3 seems to be "special" I thought I'd ask for a second opinion here - can there be a link, or has the D3 finally pushed my over the edge?
Thoughts appreciated 
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 9th Jul 2012 8:53 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26774
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I don't think there is a link. Compressors do fail from time to time (although I have never had one go) Tailgate switch corrodes, and I bet you need both brake light bulbs changing. Not difficult, but use good quality bulbs.
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| 9th Jul 2012 10:34 pm |
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leggyemulous
Member Since: 12 Apr 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 5
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Alas, it's not the bulbs - the two in there are fine, and the two new ones don't fire up either.
Hence why I wondered if something more sinister could be afoot!
Thanks for your reply though
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| 9th Jul 2012 10:55 pm |
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kiwirich
Member Since: 02 Oct 2011
Location: Sydney
Posts: 99
 
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try the Brake Light switch ( Pedal Switch )
I don't remember which way the circuit runs but .............
Let us know how you get on
Richard
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| 10th Jul 2012 10:05 am |
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