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Driver side brake light doesn't work

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by GA_TACO4x4, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. Dec 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    GA_TACO4x4

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    here 'n there
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    marathon superhide max-4 seat covers, weathertechs, maglite mod, 20% tint, 2" leveling kit, leaf spring tsb.
    bulb looks fine. cant find any blown fuses. and the bulb works when the running/headlights are on. just doesnt light up when u apply brakes. any suggestions?
     
    GA_TACO4x4, Dec 18, 2011
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  2. Dec 18, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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    replace the bulb
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM
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    joes06tacoma

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    Or swap it out with the one on the other side. Just for testing purposes.

    No sense in going crazy troubleshooting just yet.

    Beyond that, get a meter or test light and check for power.
     
    joes06tacoma, Dec 18, 2011
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  4. Dec 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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    GA_TACO4x4

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    Bulb doesn't look blown none of the fitament (?) was broken but I did swap in a new one and it works fine. Guess I was just over complicating the situation :rolleyes:
     
    GA_TACO4x4, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. Dec 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    2000GTacoma

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    no big deal thats tw for ya
     
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  6. Mar 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM
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    I'm having the same issue, did a new bulb resolve?

    A little google research suggests that the bulbs may have two filiments, and only the one is burnt out - explaining why the tail light still lights up but doesn't get brighter.
     
    kharv3st, Mar 12, 2012
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  7. Mar 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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    :cheers:
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    yep new bulb fixed it. no problems since
     
    GA_TACO4x4, Mar 12, 2012
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  9. Apr 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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    Sure enough, new bulb fixed it here as well
     
    kharv3st, Apr 11, 2012
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  10. Apr 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    this is happening on my car, guess i need a new bulb! tw for the win again:)
     
    97yota4wd, Apr 11, 2012
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