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Brake lights stuck on (Ford CMax)

Hi

Has anyone any idea why my brake lights come on as soon as I start the car but only seems to be when temp is -2 or less? This has happened on 2 seperate days over the last 2 weeks but seemed to resolve itself but has happened again today.
It is Ford Cmax 1.6 zetec petrol 60 plate so still under warranty until September 2013 - would it be a warranty issue?

Any advice gratefully received! (Only bought it 6 weeks ago!)
Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    You sure it's the brake lights and not rear fog lights?
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    Brake pedal switch, probably damp and corroded, freezes in place during very cold weather. There's not a lot else it could be.....
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  • It's the bar across the top of tailgate & either side of rear window
    Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
  • Would this be a warranty issue?
    Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
  • If it's over 3 years old, you'll have to pay for it.
  • It's under warranty until September 2013
    Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
  • BLS (brake light switch). probably a big foot dislodged it from its retaining housing.
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