ECU & Electronics Discuss electronics and related components within.

95 brake light out when headlights on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-18-2011, 10:52 AM
Iflyrc's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ooltewah TN
Posts: 30
Default 95 brake light out when headlights on

Brake indicator light on dash is on. All brake lights work when headlights are off.
Driver side brake light off when headlights are on. Have not tried new bulb yet.
 
  #2  
Old 11-18-2011, 01:02 PM
toyomoho's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: PTW
Posts: 14,779
Default

First try all new bulbs. When changing the bulbs check the bulb socket for corrosion and if required clean it. Some bulbs are dual filament, one filament may be damaged causing the strange behavior.
 
  #3  
Old 11-21-2011, 09:07 PM
Iflyrc's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ooltewah TN
Posts: 30
Default

Dual element, replaced bulb, no joy. Does each socket have a separate ground?
 
  #4  
Old 11-22-2011, 12:42 AM
toyomoho's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: PTW
Posts: 14,779
Default

Some bulbs do, others don't.

The ground wire is white/black. Check continuity with ground using an ohm meter.

All except the high mounted bulb receive power from the same source. Have someone apply the brake while you check for battery voltage at the green/red wire.
 
  #5  
Old 11-24-2011, 04:58 PM
Iflyrc's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ooltewah TN
Posts: 30
Default

Issue resolved. Ground broken at bulb socket. Re soldered to side of socket.
Thanks for all the help.
 
  #6  
Old 11-24-2011, 08:22 PM
toyomoho's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: PTW
Posts: 14,779
Default

You are welcome. Thanks for posting back with the fix.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wantahertzdonut
ECU & Electronics
15
02-10-2023 06:12 PM
juarez1980
General Tech
4
11-22-2017 08:18 PM
sonofnate10
Appearance
2
08-24-2011 09:39 PM
sonofnate10
New Member Area
1
07-21-2011 07:15 PM
83camryse
ECU & Electronics
2
03-19-2008 06:14 PM



Quick Reply: 95 brake light out when headlights on



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 PM.