How do you change a peugeot 306 brake light switch?

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My switch failed. I got the switch out ok (just put your hand up and pull the wire whilst pushing the switch up through the hole. The switch was badly burned, but I filed the contacts and then cable-tied the switch to the steel rod that secures the bottom of the fascia, so that as the pedal came up it opened the switch! You do need to remove the air link pipe to the o/s vent though as the switch protrudes into this space.

Hi Had same problem with my 306 and found easiest way was to unbolt the four bolts holding the steering column up and lowering it down as far as it will allow, then you can gain access to switch through small cut out on clutch side of brake pedal(very tight and awkward) but i did manage to replace mine......Hope this helps.

Brake switch on the 306 is mounted high up on the brake pedal. The access to it is from behind the fascia, in other words one big job stripping out all the instruments, glove box and everything else. may be able to access it by removal of the instrument (rev counter and speedo) panel. I am about to try this method if i can remove the top instrument screws, 1.5mm hex wrench but heads have become rounded. Would as yourself be glad to hear of a quicker fix.

I did my 2000 306 HDi today. Remove the plastic fuse box cover. Remove the convoluted air pipe. Remove the 4 nuts that hold the steering column and lower it as far as it will go. Sit in the seat (ie you dont have to be laying in the footwell upside down) put your hand in above the column and up through the hole, the switch is to the right, (RH drive car) pull the wire and the switch will come out of the hole in the bracket. Afrter plugging a new switch into the loom, push the switch throught the hole, turn on the ignition, keep pushing the switch in (it clicks every time it goes in further) until the brake lights go off. Press one more click. Bolt in column, replace air pipe and fuse box cover. Hard the first time, 20 minutes after you have done it!

Hi. Did my 306 1.9 TD XR 1998 yesterday. Unbolting and lowering the steering column did the job. Very easy, however be carefull when refitting the steering column as it allows some adjustmest from side to side. Watch for the marks made by nuts.