9 replies to this topic

[Minii_Matt]

When my lights are turned on, the right hand rear light constantly has its brake light on (it is brighter than usual, like when braking). The left hand light however is functioning perfectly normally. I have tried changing the bulb, but it made no difference - has anyone got any ideas what may be causing this?

Thanks

[Bungle]

so let me get this right

with the lights turned on both tail lights are on and 1 of the brake lights as well ?

with the tail lights off do both brake lights work ok ?

[lrostoke]

sounds like a bad earth

[Minii_Matt]

Yeah, lights turned on and both tail lights are on and 1 brake light too. When lights turned off, both brake lights work fine.

[Bungle]

have a look at the bulb holder on the light with both bits lit

other that that dodgy earth's can do funny things

[BoboGib]

sounds stupid, but you have got the bulb in the right way round? It is possible to fit them 180 degrees out, then when your lights are on it's powering the brake light filament.

[Minii_Matt]

Thanks, I'll look into all those things! Hopefully the bulb is in the right way round, that would be embarassing! If they fail, I'll track the wires back and look for a dodgy earth. Thanks!

[BoboGib]

Did you get it sorted mate?

[Minii_Matt]

Did you get it sorted mate?

Yeah thanks. As embarassing as it sounds, it was just as you suggested - the bulb was fitted 180^o out! Thanks for the replies!

[BoboGib]

Glad you got it sorted.