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PS - as usual, many thanks to this Forum for all the very helpful information. Who would have thought that the PSM/ABS warning lights on the dash might be related to the brake light circuits!

Hi everyone. A couple of days ago, the PSM & ABS warning lights lit up on my 2001 Carrera. A quick search on this Forum suggested a faulty brake pedal switch. Checked my brake lights and sure enough, no lights so a faulty switch is definitely indicated. After about 30 minutes of twisting my body under the dash, managed to get it out. Sure enough, the switch has an open circuit. Bought a new switch and plugged it into the harness. Tested the plunger on the switch to see if the brakes lights work - but they did not. However, no PSM/ABS lights showing which is an improvement. Seemed odd to me but I have seen stranger on this car so I press ahead. Another 30 minutes of twisting my body under the dash and finally re-installed the new switch under the pedal. But now the PSM/ABS lights turn on again and still no brake lights! Back to square one! Removed the switch (now it takes me only 5 minutes to twist my body under the dash) and check it out. Checks out perfectly. And NO PSM/ABS lights with the switch plugged in but not installed under the pedal. Hmmmm. Check fuses and all the usual stuff. Everything fine. Thought about the brake light bulbs but what are chances of all 3 brake lights burned out all at once??? Surely at least one of them should be working so I can at least tell whether the brake light circuits are OK. Seriously considering taking the car to the dealer. Reinstall the switch under the pedal (I can now do that in less than 30 seconds of twisting). Check the driver side brake light bulb. It's burned out! Check the passenger side bulb. That is also burned out. Check the centre brake light - that one is OK. So why don't I at least have a centre brake light when I press the brake pedal??? Replace the driver side bulb. But still no brake lights anywhere! Remove the new bulb and check it out. Nothing wrong with it. So I replace the passenger side bulb and suddenly everything works fine, including the centre brake light! And no ABS/PSM lights! Everything fine!!! Question. Are the circuits really designed so that if one brake bulb fails, none of the others will work? Doesn't make sense to me. Lesson 1. Do the simple things first, eg. replace ALL bad bulbs before testing. Though I still don't understand why one dead bulb suppresses the other two brake lights AND turns on the ABS/PSM warning lights. Or perhaps this was just some random weird chain of events! Lesson 2. Amazing how something that originally takes 30 minutes can be done in 30 seconds with a little practice!

Hi there. Not exactly clear what you are asking. The panel assembly holds 2 or 3 switch assemblys, each operated by one knob. Each switch assembly itself consistes of 2-3 microswitches which is operated by the one knob to provide 2-3 directional movements. Snapping each knob to the switch assembly can be a bit tricky because the knob must fit onto each of the 2-3 switches just right. Also there may be some small springs which tension the knob onto the switches in a certain way. Once you have the knobs fitted correctly, replacing the panel itself should not affect the operation of the switches.

Hi all. Today, I accidently broke the cruise control stalk. It broke where it is attached to the steering column. How difficult is a DIY replacement on this? Is there a procedure posted anywhere? Appreciate any suggestions, 2001 2WD Coupe

still have trouble accessing this tsb Loren, Why couldn't I access the TSB's? Thanks, Scott All fixed now... http://www.renntech....11-tsb-viewing/

Hi I have a 2001 Carrera 2 with stock 17 inch wheels. I am looking at some 18inch wheels and not knowing too much about wheel & tire fitments, can anyone help me with a couple of questions. 1. According to the manual, the front option is 7.5X18. But 8X18 seems more common. Will 8X18 fronts run ok on my 2001 C2? 2. The standard 18" tires are 225/40/18 and 265/35/18. Will 225/35/18 and 265/30/18 also work.? (I believe they might be Turbo sizes) Thanks for any insights on this.

Thanks for the information. I actually thought I had an intermittent relay or something. It didn't occur to me that there is no audible confirmation for the central lock (most other cars that I drive do).

When I activate the central locking system (with the remote key), I get the usual double flash of the lights but the audible signal is intermittent, ie. sometimes the horn beeps and sometimes it does not. I assume that normally there should be a brief beep to confirm the central lock has been activated. The regular horn works fine. Which specific relay should I be checking? Any other possibilities? (I searched the forums but could not find anything specific to help me). 2001 996 Coupe.

Sorry, I thought my car information was included. 2001 996 Coupe So I gather it might be possible to buy just the knob and not the whole power seat control assembly???

Hi I lost an adjustment knob on the passenger power seat control. It is the knob that moves the seat backwards and forwards. The switch itself still works fine, back and forth as well as moving the seat up and down. I can actuate it by pressing on the little nipples that the knob is normally attached to. The dealer tells me I must buy the whole seat control assembly ($600 or so). Does anyone know if I can just buy the knob (and possibly the little clips that attach it to the switch)? Thanks for any information you can give me