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rfinprc · May 3rd, 2003, 01:12 AM

I just did the 2nd brake light modification -- very cool.

But, when I went to test the brake light, I discovered that the lights only comes on when the ignition is turned on. Is this normal? On my other cars, the brake lights will illuminate without the key even in the ignition.

stryder · May 3rd, 2003, 01:18 AM

Happened to me. Makes sense, considering the issues with the fogs, the lights aren't active unless the computer is getting powered. Though certainly a MINI oddity.

sjbartnik · May 3rd, 2003, 01:46 AM

More of a German car thing I think, all Volkswagens before about 1980 or so were set up the same way. Brake lights would only operate with the ignition on.

Kind of surprised the MINI does that too in 2003, I guess I just never noticed

BruceK · May 3rd, 2003, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjbartnik
More of a German car thing I think, all Volkswagens before about 1980 or so were set up the same way. Brake lights would only operate with the ignition on.

Kind of surprised the MINI does that too in 2003, I guess I just never noticed

More of a Mini heritage thing? All classic Minis need the ignition on before the brake lights work. So perhaps it's a combine MiNi/German car trait?

Lumspeed · May 4th, 2003, 07:02 AM

In the UK .

Light's only work with Ignition turned on .

This applies to all car's I have owned since Birth !.

I have encountered some Italian car's that have a facility to operate light's without the ignition turned on ! .

But why would you wan't that ! .

Unless your hobby is collecting ' Flat ' batteries ! .

May 3rd, 2003, 01:12 AM	#1
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,554 Offline	Brake light with ignition off? I just did the 2nd brake light modification -- very cool. But, when I went to test the brake light, I discovered that the lights only comes on when the ignition is turned on. Is this normal? On my other cars, the brake lights will illuminate without the key even in the ignition.

May 3rd, 2003, 01:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Happened to me. Makes sense, considering the issues with the fogs, the lights aren't active unless the computer is getting powered. Though certainly a MINI oddity. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

May 3rd, 2003, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 08:17 PM Posts: 628 Offline	More of a German car thing I think, all Volkswagens before about 1980 or so were set up the same way. Brake lights would only operate with the ignition on. Kind of surprised the MINI does that too in 2003, I guess I just never noticed Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

May 3rd, 2003, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sjbartnik More of a German car thing I think, all Volkswagens before about 1980 or so were set up the same way. Brake lights would only operate with the ignition on. Kind of surprised the MINI does that too in 2003, I guess I just never noticed More of a Mini heritage thing? All classic Minis need the ignition on before the brake lights work. So perhaps it's a combine MiNi/German car trait? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

May 4th, 2003, 07:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 176 Offline	In the UK . Light's only work with Ignition turned on . This applies to all car's I have owned since Birth !. I have encountered some Italian car's that have a facility to operate light's without the ignition turned on ! . But why would you wan't that ! . Unless your hobby is collecting ' Flat ' batteries ! . Lumspeed

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