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f1gopedder · 11-23-2012, 07:35 PM

Hello,

Can someone please look at this video and tell me why my left brake light is turning off instead of illuminating? It is definitely not the bulb, I switched the two and it did the same thing. Also checked the stop lamp fuse and tail fuse.

November 23, 2012 8:36 PM - YouTube

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-23-2012, 07:52 PM

Your wiring is fucked. Something on that side is either crossed or grounding out.

f1gopedder · 11-23-2012, 08:10 PM

sht that sucks. Where should I begin to look?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-23-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f1gopedder

sht that sucks. Where should I begin to look?

Trace the wiring for the that light. It could be just as simple as a bad ground. See where its grounded and make sure its not corroded.

f1gopedder · 11-23-2012, 08:13 PM

well i think i found the problem. the screw for the ground on the assembly was super loose. Gonna go make another video since I cant even see for myself as im home alone :/ wish me luck lol

e5s4y · 11-23-2012, 08:21 PM

use a piece of wood to press the pedal down so you can get around to the back and check it out

f1gopedder · 11-23-2012, 08:27 PM

MY MAN! It works perfect now! when screwed in there was no corosion at all, but as soon as I removed the screw, tons of white corrosion. Thanks again!

f1gopedder · 11-23-2012, 08:28 PM

you probably just saved me a 200 dollar ticket lol

Nizzan4u2nv · 11-24-2012, 10:20 PM

When I bought new taillights, I ended up buying new inner assemblies as well. Those plastic things, bulb harnesses and wiring seem to go bad after all these years.

11-23-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
f1gopedder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brake Light Hello, Can someone please look at this video and tell me why my left brake light is turning off instead of illuminating? It is definitely not the bulb, I switched the two and it did the same thing. Also checked the stop lamp fuse and tail fuse. November 23, 2012 8:36 PM - YouTube

11-23-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Your wiring is fucked. Something on that side is either crossed or grounding out. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-23-2012, 08:21 PM	#6
e5s4y Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville Age: 34 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	use a piece of wood to press the pedal down so you can get around to the back and check it out __________________ BustedS13: anything you can hide on your person is free. junkyard law.

11-24-2012, 10:20 PM	#9
Nizzan4u2nv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	When I bought new taillights, I ended up buying new inner assemblies as well. Those plastic things, bulb harnesses and wiring seem to go bad after all these years. __________________

11-23-2012, 08:10 PM	#3
f1gopedder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sht that sucks. Where should I begin to look?

11-23-2012, 08:13 PM	#5
f1gopedder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well i think i found the problem. the screw for the ground on the assembly was super loose. Gonna go make another video since I cant even see for myself as im home alone :/ wish me luck lol

11-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
f1gopedder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	MY MAN! It works perfect now! when screwed in there was no corosion at all, but as soon as I removed the screw, tons of white corrosion. Thanks again!

11-23-2012, 08:28 PM	#8
f1gopedder Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 33 Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you probably just saved me a 200 dollar ticket lol