Brake light's not working

Eh_nigma · 07-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Hokay... my pass side brake light isn't working. However, when I flick on the lights for driving at night, it lights up. Go figure... I checked the fuse, but it's alright. I can't figure this one out for the life of me. Any help would be appreciated.

alero440 · 07-17-2006, 10:08 AM

Change the bulb, see if that works, if not, IDK.

AlbinoMonkeyRat · 07-17-2006, 10:30 AM

that particular bulb has multiple filaments. odds are the "brake" filament is broke. new bulb should solve it, just like Stephanie says.

Eh_nigma · 07-17-2006, 12:04 PM

Checked, and replaced with the bulb from the working side... not the problem.

AlbinoMonkeyRat · 07-17-2006, 03:22 PM

next step, make sure everything is plugged in firmly
then check for blown fuses (but typically, bot sides are on the same fuse, so I doubt it's that)
then check for corrosion on any wires

after that, I really don't know....

brsexton · 07-17-2006, 06:26 PM

Try some Die-electric grease. I had the same issue with my wifes Suzuki and I put that grease in the socket, problem solved. But this was AFTER I got a ticket for a non working brake light.

smlzalero · 07-17-2006, 11:18 PM

Eh_Nigma, you have to step on the brake pedal for the light to turn on

Eh_nigma · 07-17-2006, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the help. I think, as both lights work on the same circuit... wire the right to the left and have them both work from the input coming into the right brake light.

But, before that, I'm going to start digging deep to find where it's disconnected. Thanks again.