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(Message started by: Scorpioen84 on Dec 29^th, 2005, 2:55am)

Title: Breaklight comes on when closing the boot...
Post by Scorpioen84 on Dec 29^th, 2005, 2:55am

???

When packing the car to go home this morning i noticed something i havent seen before...

is it supose to do this.?
Or is it a corrupt wire.?
It does this every time, no difference by clocing it faster, slower and so on...
www.torejorgen.com/film/scorpio_boot.wmv
(5sek, 400kB, movie.)

Engine off, keys in my pocket..

All lights works...
Test URL, does it work.?
www.torejorgen.com/film/scorpio_boot.wmv

Title: Re: Breaklight comes on when closing the boot...
Post by Baz on Dec 29^th, 2005, 3:25am

Check the wiring where it runs along the boot hinge from the car to the lights. It is a well known weak spot. You will need to remove the plastic cover and the tapes from around the wires but I am pretty sure you will find chaffed wires.

Baz

Title: Re: Breaklight comes on when closing the boot...
Post by locky on Dec 29^th, 2005, 9:57am

Try this

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1125950554

hth

Title: Re: Breaklight comes on when closing the boot...
Post by Scorpioen84 on Dec 29^th, 2005, 10:05am

Ah, wery nice locky.! Thanks, going to check it out today. (maby take a few pic to. ;)) Better bring insulationtape then... :p