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bing · 08-15-2002, 11:52 PM

i noticed in the reflection of a trucks chrome bumper that my far left brake light is out.

the light works when i turn my lights on but i goes out instead of getting brighter when i tap the brake pedel

i switched with brand new bulb and it did the same thing.

what other things can i try, or is me f'd

Tyler Durdan · 08-16-2002, 12:22 AM

Check the inner side of where the bulb comes in contact with the metal piece.  Make sure this is clean of any built up gunk over the years.  If you look at it and it's yellow, just take a paper towel or wire brush if you like to clean it.  This will allow a connection to happen.

uiuc240 · 08-16-2002, 09:40 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bing @ Aug. 16 2002,12:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i noticed in the reflection of a trucks chrome bumper that my far left brake light is out.

the light works when i turn my lights on but i goes out instead of getting brighter when i tap the brake pedel

i switched with brand new bulb and it did the same thing.

what other things can i try, or is me f'd</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
whoa.  same problem i have.  thanks Mr. Durdan.  after i fix my bulb i'm going to go beat the shit out of some people.

Eric

240sxtreme · 08-16-2002, 12:29 PM

I had the same issue soon after I bought my 92.  It ended up being a wire attached to the bulb cluster.  I'm not sure if it's a ground wire or something else...but...look at all of the screws  on the cluster...I believe the one I fixed was on the end of the cluster, and it was plastic.  basically, it was unscrewed...I retightened it, fixed my problem.

oh BTW, my symptoms were similar...running lights are fine, but when I step on the brake, lights go out...

95silvia · 08-16-2002, 02:47 PM

When the lights go out.....(lost in moment)

RINKU

08-15-2002, 11:52 PM	#1
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,699 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i noticed in the reflection of a trucks chrome bumper that my far left brake light is out. the light works when i turn my lights on but i goes out instead of getting brighter when i tap the brake pedel i switched with brand new bulb and it did the same thing. what other things can i try, or is me f'd __________________ www.son240sx.org /// www.nyspeed.com

08-16-2002, 12:22 AM	#2
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check the inner side of where the bulb comes in contact with the metal piece.  Make sure this is clean of any built up gunk over the years.  If you look at it and it's yellow, just take a paper towel or wire brush if you like to clean it.  This will allow a connection to happen. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

08-16-2002, 09:40 AM	#3
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bing @ Aug. 16 2002,12:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i noticed in the reflection of a trucks chrome bumper that my far left brake light is out. the light works when i turn my lights on but i goes out instead of getting brighter when i tap the brake pedel i switched with brand new bulb and it did the same thing. what other things can i try, or is me f'd</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> whoa.  same problem i have.  thanks Mr. Durdan.  after i fix my bulb i'm going to go beat the shit out of some people. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

08-16-2002, 02:47 PM	#5
95silvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When the lights go out.....(lost in moment) RINKU __________________ 95 S14 w S14 SR for SALE/Trade??

08-16-2002, 12:29 PM	#4
240sxtreme Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, OR Age: 48 Posts: 386 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the same issue soon after I bought my 92.  It ended up being a wire attached to the bulb cluster.  I'm not sure if it's a ground wire or something else...but...look at all of the screws  on the cluster...I believe the one I fixed was on the end of the cluster, and it was plastic.  basically, it was unscrewed...I retightened it, fixed my problem. oh BTW, my symptoms were similar...running lights are fine, but when I step on the brake, lights go out...