I've only had it two days.

At least it's not a big one though.

The break lights refuse to work. I've changed the bulbs and checked the fuse and all is well, but they still don't work when I press the break pedal.

This morning a was on my way to work and stopped at a set of traffic lights only to hear a skidding noise behind me. A motorbike stopped literally inches from my rear bumper. He pulled up alongside to tell me my lights were out. Luckily he was a decent character...

Any ideas?

Check the switch at the peddle that activats the lights, this can be adjusted or could even have broken off, its a good starting point.

It sits above the peddle so that when you press it releases and makes the connection needed to activate the lights, so could be stuck in off position.

Aaron.

Aaron, thanks, I'll check that out. I must pick up a Haynes Manual for a Cinq.

J333EVO said:

Check the switch at the peddle that activats the lights, this can be adjusted or could even have broken off, its a good starting point.

It sits above the peddle so that when you press it releases and makes the connection needed to activate the lights, so could be stuck in off position.

Aaron.

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i was gonna say that
could take it back to where you bought it an kick his ass

dave said:

could take it back to where you bought it an kick his ass

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No wonder Daves a moderator with advice like that

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No wonder Daves a moderator with advice like that

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tis joke i know who he bought it off

I know Dave was joking.

Right, the switch seems to be fine. When I press the pedal the contact is released as it should be. All fuses are fine and the bulbs are fine, but still no break lights...

Help!

these kinda things never happened with the panda

this cinqs been nothing but trouble

I was joking!!

Do lights have earthing points??

I have no manual so I don't know. I'm not familiar with Cinqs at all. Serin, you're right. If it was a Panda I could fix it.

Time to get the meter or test light out. Start at the switch make sure you've got power before the switch, then operate the switch and make sure the power is there too. Follow this procedure until you find the gap.

Cheers

D

I picked up a new switch from Fiat this morning (they had one in stock) and fitted it. I now have brake lights. Thanks for your help.

Ah, I've only shot of the thing 3 days and it's already costing money....

Oh, the reversing lights weren't working either when you where doing down the drive the other night. Was it just a bulb?

(please don't crush it)

Jim

The reverse light was indeed just a bulb Jim. The switch cost £3.45 inc VAT, so it's still cheap.