Hellrotruss
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Simple question guys my high level brake light isn't working. Any common causes?
High level brake light not working
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Could well be corrosion from water ingress over the years. Worth a look to rule out.
Check the boot loom wiring as it enters the boot lid, it's common for it to fray and cause problems. You need to pull back the grommet and look at the cable as far inside as you can.
Is yours a facelift or pre facelift car?
Is yours a facelift or pre facelift car?
If you take the long black plastic off inside the boot you should be able to access brake light wiring connectors. You can then check for voltage using multimeter or test lamp when pedal depressed/ignition on. If nothing there then go back to loom as Gary suggests.
Mine don't work either rusted out bulb holders they are not easy to buy and not cheap from BMW £72 for 7 have been quoted will wait until someone is breaking to get holders.
Have you asked @spurs fan in a coupe ?
Yes I did a while back none in stock .
Thanks for the thought.
Thanks for the thought.
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I've a prefacelift in for breaking now, not looked inside the HL brake light yet, will have a peek at weekend.
Hellrotruss
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Thanks guys. Will dig out the multimeter asap!
Mine didn't work either and ended up with all of corrosion in the unit (replaced), several blown bulbs (replaced), perished rubber gasket (replaced) and frayed wires (amateur wiring specialist employed - me)...... Oh the joys of owning old cars. It is a little costly although Sopers of Lincoln offered a decent discount on the parts to members on here.
Every time I pull up near a window I deliberately brake just to see the it working in the reflection. Simple pleasures...
Every time I pull up near a window I deliberately brake just to see the it working in the reflection. Simple pleasures...