7 replies to this topic

[Remy]

I noticed the other day that my rear Right tail light had failed. So I bought some bulbs and when I went to fit it the bulb was fine. I tested it with the new and the old bulb and it didn't work either time. The reverse had blown but u replaced that and it still didn't work. Dodgy connections?
Cheers
Remy

[spaulwill]

Check the connections on the side of the holder (earth) and the terminal on both the holder (positive) have not oxidised or corroded a bit of contact cleaner or WD40 will do it remember to disconnect the battery first especially if your scraping the corrosion off. If that fails your then looking probably at a suspect earth.

[Remy]

Thanks I'll try that later

[Remy]

It can't be a grounding problem because the brake and indicators still work. And currently my multimeter is busted so I'm a bit stuck

[richmondclassicsnorthwales]

Never say that, anything is possible, it's a Mini.

 

Earths can be good on some areas, but not all areas.

[Remy]

It turns out it was a fuse. The dash light didn't come on so I put 2 and 2 together. Ruled them out too fast :/
Thanks anyways guys

[cal844]

It turns out it was a fuse. The dash light didn't come on so I put 2 and 2 together. Ruled them out too fast :/
Thanks anyways guys

Do you have a large exhaust fitted? Why did the fuse blow? Usually a live tracing to earth

[Remy]

The fuse didn't go, it was the flipping connections that had corroded. And nope my car is bone stock. Thanks