Brake light not working

Electrical 206CC problems
tonyt63
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Brake light not working

Post by tonyt63 »

Hi I've replaced blown bulb all other brake lights are working except o/s
One the boot interior light and number plate lights all work
Any Ideas as I'm stumped
Thanks In Advance

IanL
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Re: Brake light not working

Post by IanL »

Corroded or distorted contacts in the bulbholder?

Bad earth connection to the bubholder? Check with meter to measure resistance of earth contact to the car's bare metal.

Broken wire to the bulbholder? Check with meter to measure voltage between live contact and earth when brake pedal pressed. You could run a new wire from the other side brake lamp if that's the problem.

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Capncol
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Re: Brake light not working

Post by Capncol »

Or even a duff new bulb. It does happen
Cheers Col.


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