Tail light problem
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Tail light problem
So you know how the stock tail lights light up when they're on and when you brake? It's like 2 bulbs on each tail light, like two halves. Well I noticed everything works fine when the lights are off, they light up fine when I press the brake. But if I turn on the lights and then brake on the right side only one half lights up (1 bulb). Anyone know what could be causing this? Wiring messed up somewhere? I've got alarm and keyless installed if that has anything to do with it =/
Re: Tail light problem
Have you changed the bulb yet? I was switching to altezzas and one of the bulbs decided to go crappy on me, even though it was fine before I jostled it. I had a few bulbs in my glove box from the previous owner, switched them, and voila it worked. The bulbs are cheap, especially because they're white.
Try cleaning the wires/contacts with some electrical cleaner as well. Dirt could have gotten somewhere and stopped the current. My wires were extremely dirty because they had never been moved/removed in...17 years.
Try cleaning the wires/contacts with some electrical cleaner as well. Dirt could have gotten somewhere and stopped the current. My wires were extremely dirty because they had never been moved/removed in...17 years.
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Re: Tail light problem
You don't understand. All the bulbs are working. It's just when the lights are on and I press the brake one of the bulbs goes out. Doesn't do this when the lights are off though. It's really weird.
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Re: Tail light problem
Its because the brake/running lights are twin filament bulbs. It is only one unit, but if you take a look at it you'll see it has two filaments. its possible for only one to burn out, causing just the running lights to work or just the brake to work. Replace the bulb with another twin filament bulb. The type is.... uuummmm... I forget. Just take the old one with you.
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Edit: I just reread your last post... you say the light goes entirely OFF? That makes it more complicated. That brings a myriad of headaches... just hope you installed the bulb wrong. Otherwise it could be a relay problem or a wiring problem.... neither are fun to troubleshoot.
Make sure you're using a double filament bulb, that may also cause the problem you're describing. (I'm thinking)
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Edit: I just reread your last post... you say the light goes entirely OFF? That makes it more complicated. That brings a myriad of headaches... just hope you installed the bulb wrong. Otherwise it could be a relay problem or a wiring problem.... neither are fun to troubleshoot.
Make sure you're using a double filament bulb, that may also cause the problem you're describing. (I'm thinking)
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Re: Tail light problem
The inner and outter bulbs are tied onto the same circuit in relation to their brake/signal and running lights. If it was a circuit problem, you'd have the same problem on both inner and outter lights.
The problem you are experiencing would be bulb-related.
The problem you are experiencing would be bulb-related.
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Re: Tail light problem
Good to know it's probably not circuit related. But if only one filament was out, how come it completely turns off when I brake with the lights on? Shouldn't it still stay on with 1 filament and be not as bright in comparison?
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Easiest try; swap the bulb.
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+1. it's not 100% clear what you mean... i interpreted it the way Ryan initially.. but regardless it will take 30 seconds to check if it's the bulb. swap it with the other the one that lights up and see if the problem follows the bulbNd4SpdSe wrote:Easiest try; swap the bulb.
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Re: Tail light problem
I have the same problem.
Push foot brake in and bulb goes out entirely on one side. The other side is fine. So to recap:
Tail lights on, push brake in and drivers side tails light goes out.
Can anyone help with this?
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Push foot brake in and bulb goes out entirely on one side. The other side is fine. So to recap:
Tail lights on, push brake in and drivers side tails light goes out.
Can anyone help with this?
Cheers
Andy
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Re: Tail light problem
Hopefully you've tried different bulbs (preferably new ones)?
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Re: Tail light problem
My bad for not posting the solution to this
It was actually the wiring harness for the bulbs, when I installed the tail lights I must have yanked one of them out when pulling bulbs out so it would short when the brakes go on. So I suggest you check that out.
It was actually the wiring harness for the bulbs, when I installed the tail lights I must have yanked one of them out when pulling bulbs out so it would short when the brakes go on. So I suggest you check that out.
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i had a problem like that but was fixed when i replaced the wire harness for the whole taillight
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Re: Tail light problem
thanks guys. will get on to it.
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