Brake lights dont work even after changing bulb electrical trouble shooting
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I said God please help me find a way to fix it and this video comes up thank you so much it worked
Nice job!! Thank god u found this video god is always there for u lol !!!
Amen! In same spot!
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God is good brother, God bless!
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Thank you! This actually was the problem! Saved me a ton of time!
Nice job!!!
Yes, exactly as RB said. I had the same issue on a backup light on my son's car. I noticed he was backing up and the one backup light was out. No worries. watched another youtube video, popped off the lenses, replaced the bulbs. It still didn't come on. I thought there has to be power because the rest of the lights in the same lighting harness worked. I used a small screwdriver to pull out the contacts as RB instructed and lights on! Thanks for taking the time to make the video to help me!
Nice job I’m glad u found my video and checked this out. It would had been electrical disaster if u went to electrical mechanic he would had changed so much !!
Great advice and instructions. My brakes lights went out in my Buick Enclave a month after I changed the bulb. So I checked the fuse and it was not blown, so I was scratching my head. Then I pushed the contact points up, like you said, and bam, all good! Appreciate you!
Nice glad u figured it out!!! I had few cars come in with same issue they went to 3 different shops and this was it
This is an excellent suggestion. It took me ages to figure this out on my truck.
Yeah
Out of the 50 videos I watched you’re the one that help me fix it
Cool glad video helped u out!
I even changed out the fuses, the bulbs and the light switch so thank you
I was worried it was the wire harness, after switching the bulbs and fuse. Turned out it was dirty contact spot. You rock!
Nice good job fining the issue!!
@@RBTheMechanic I have a 2004 ford focus se . I have checked the fuse and changed the bulbs out and got a new brake switch and my brakes still isn't working? I do have the third brake light that does work only. Any suggestions please??
@@annaeury5747 u need to check schematic I have done down Vic’s town cars they has issues cluster switch which let the third brake light runs but other two dosent anways need to check diagram to see how it runs also have light control moduel
Good idea. Thanks so much. I'll work on it in the
morning and get back with you Tomorrow. Good
Idea.
Life saver man I was going crazy checking all fuses and wiring thank you 🙏
Cool this happned to me few times new bulb didn’t make comnection
OMG, I watched at least a dozen videos and none of them suggested doing what you just did, thank you so much for your expertise, I'm going to definitely try this.
Yup also make sure u check bulb size is correct
Thanks for this. This worked great
Bro.... Thanks man. I was checking for power from the rear of the terminal and was getting power. I didn't even think to check those connects smh. Thank you so much man.
Oh ok yeah always got to check connection I had bad experience with some issues similar to this I had power window switch on mdx connector didn’t make good connection even tho it was well plugged in but didn’t work out everytime it hit a bump it moved I stuck card board under it and it’s holding in place
One of the most helpful videos I ever seen 👍.
Yup thank u
@@RBTheMechanic you saved me lots of time and nerves. Thank you one more time!
@@fikia101 nice !!!!
Thank you! This saved me so much headache
Nice job!!!
You just saved us!!! Thank you so very much!
Glad video helped u guys!!!
Appreciate the video! Helped perfectly with the issue I was having with my car 👌🏽
Good job!!
@@RBTheMechanic Hello , I need help , I fix my own stuff but this has me beat , 98 Mitsubishi pajero / montero lwb gls , I have no top brake light and no rear wiper , i have turn signals , bottom brake lights work , I have tested the bulbs and the cluster and fuses , I hit a huge pot hole smelled some plastic burn, lost my alternator the
A/T light battery light came on was down to 9v I replaced with new one thats all good but I can't find why brake and rear wiper won't work , is there a relay or something obvious or secret im missing ? any ideas? Would massively appreciate any wisdom I'm not usually one to ask but I have to admit I can't work it out .
@@DILLIGAS-GAMING u need wiring diagram and track the wire and do multiple check point to see if it has short
@@RBTheMechanic thanks mate I'm doing next that seems to be the consensus, no easy normal fix on this one 👍
Thank you so much! you saved me a trip to the mechanic.😃
You are welcome!
Thanks Dude👍🏿 Fixed the problem.
Good job
Great video dude 👍🏿
Thanks so much appreciate it keep up the good work
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yo!!!!! 11 months later this video helped me!!!!! 06 scion xb baby! Ty to all the patrol cops who let us pass with a warning to fix the problem. Thank God for that kindness still being in the world. Let's get it!!!!!!
Ojs ok glad u found the video Somthing simple!!!!
Car owner- Bob
Mechanic- Bob
Bob's car had no lights and took it to his mechanic.
Bob told Bob the bulb is dead and Bob asked Bob how much for the bulb.
This worked for me thanks!!
Good job!!!
Thanks for the help
Welcome
Gonna check it...thank you!
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Thank you for sharing this, I had a passenger tail light out of my Toyota and I looked at the bulb and it was fine.
I replace the bulb and it still would not work, but the other two work fine so I knew it wasn't a bad break light switch. I figured it was a bad contact inside the break light socket I tried moving one of the pens around there with a bobby pin but nothing I'll try using a flathead screwdriver maybe that will do the trick
Thanks again and God bless! ✝️🙏
Ok try this
@@RBTheMechanic Here's an update, the good news is, I was able to use a flat head screwdriver and move the 4 prongs outward a bit. Within 10 minutes I got the the taillight bulb working again. But the bulb kept flickering, finally i got to stay solid. Hopefully it will stay on✝️🙏
Thanks again man.
@@Eurospec73 nice job!!!
@@RBTheMechanic thanks RB absolutely 🥳🎉💪🎇
@@Eurospec73 welcome!!
Exact fix for my issue!
Thanks dude!
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Dude instantly fixed my problem 🔥
Nice good job!!!
Thank you, Thank You!!
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Good idea. Im gonna check contacts before i replace
Yup
Do you know what would cause both brake lights to stop working, when head lights are turned on?
Usully both bulbs are out I get those lot change out ur bulbs first before u take a long route
Thanks ill try it on my reverse bulbs
Yup
Thank you for the video. I have a 2018 Camry and passenger brake light is not turning on. It appears there is no actual bulb for the brake light but instead an LED module for about $35. Would you recommend I replaced with a module? should I still check the fuses even if one side is working? Thank you.
Umm those leds r issues u might have to take the chance and replace it gotta start sumwhere
Entire Tail light was purchased.
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Hi. Informative. Where do I start when none of the left side tail light or park light (front) is not working? Fuses are ok. Mitsubishi Pajaro.
Start with check power and ground at each connector and try in new bulbs
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Thanks 🙏🏾👍
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Lol. The part when you said the cop pulled you over for no tail lights. That's why I searched topics on this and found your video. 😂😅. Do you recommend any mechanics in the Southwest Houston area ?? Thanks for the detailed video
No I don’t have any contacts out there I’m in north NJ however. Best mechanic for simple stuff is do it urself!!
Thank you so much im gonna go try this right now. just replaced the entire assembly and it still didn't work. One more question. Is the fuse for these tailights under the hood or behind the steering problem. 2012 sienna thank you!
I think it’s mostlikely 99% chances under the dash
@@RBTheMechanic found it. Turned out it was just the bulb. When i last had it serviced at toyota oxnard the mechanic said i had to replace the whole assembly and it was led he was wrong lol i found out it was just the bulb since the plastic cover is off i just ordered some led replacements thank you.
@@Unemployedrobots nice
Good job
Thank you!! @@RBTheMechanic
I got a 09 mustang 2/3 turn signals don't work but all 3 work when I hit the brakes . Any idea?.
Ok change the bulbs. The bulbs are dual filament in another work 2 bulbs in one so one flair is out on each bulb before anything change the bulbs
Should I turn on the lights before I check the tail light fuses by test light ?
Key on and yes that would be best
I know this is a long shot considering this is an old video but I have an issue with my tail lights
I have power to my tail lights I guess it would be the running lights the blinker and break light on the same bulb do not light up but the running light is on any ideas on how to fix I changed the bulb multiple times
Well blinker and brake bulb can’t be on the same bulb so u have 2 diffrent issues start with checking to see if u out in correct bulb. Any connector with 3 wires has to have dual filiment bulb I would replace the bulb and check to see if it got power and ground when pressing brake and then move on to chancing blinker
Thank you señor!
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@@RBTheMechanicif the socket is broken can you replace just the socket or do you have to replace the entire wiring harness. In my socket one of the contacts broke thank you. Nissan Sentra 2010 can’t seem to find just the socket online
@@obecerra123 yeah u sure can and not expensive part quick repair
good vibes sent your way
Thank you
I have a 2017 dodge durango the driver side brake led light wont come on but the brake light works fine
If u got led lights it need the whole light to be replaced before doing the replacement check fuses and check power and ground in to the connector of the light to see if it got the power and ground with test light have some one press the brake peddle
Hey brother I have a 2007 tsx. Rear lights work but rightside doesn't light up brighter when breaks are applied.
Change that bulb and make sure it’s dual filiment bulb
I got a 2012 scion tc got leds parking light blown out & car won't start ABS & Traction lights are on
I doubt the led lights have anything to do start staring but u never know why don’t u start checking all of ur fuses other wise u need to check the starting system
I have a UTV and the tail lights work, but when I apply the brakes, the left brake light works properly, but the right side goes completely out. Tried a new bulb and it didn't help. I believe it may be a ground on the right side, but how would I check this?
Could be ground check both power and ground also check to see if the pins are making contact like I show
Thanks for the video. I did everything you suggested. However, the problem still persists. I might add the lights work. Any other suggestions?
Is it only one light now working?
@@RBTheMechanic yes
@@RBTheMechanic the lights both work. The right brake won’t illuminate
Same with my s10 truck right tail light works but not the brake
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Hello, I replaced the brake light switch on my 2004 Tahoe, cause I had no break light coming on. Now with the new brake light switch the break light comes on but it stays bright, please help. thank you!
Might be bad switch or wrong double check ur work
It absolutely does matter what vehicle you have when everything is good but the brake lights aren't working. Depending on the car depends on the problem. You should know that.
Yes
I hope that’s what I have going on. I figure if it’s a fuse both lights would be out, and the bulb i replaced looked fine and it’s less than a year old.
Bulb can go out in a month so check to see bulb or this replace it
I have same problem on my Nissan titan 2018. They said its a wiring issue and I got a quote of 1200 to diagnose and replace wiring. I'm going to try to fix it myself. My brake lights work when I step on brakes but when I take foot off the brakes are dark. I've been getting flashed by people behind me.
I would first replace all the bulbs then get back to me make sure u out in correct bulbs they crazy with that price so start with this
Man I’ve got a 2010 jeep wrangler and the brake lights stay on with key on and also vehicle running. Brand new tail lights, the old ones didn’t same thing. Left blinker blinks fast, right blinker blinks normal. “Electric specialist” told me that I had an ABS module out of a 2013 jeep. I do not have a ABS code. What do you think?
Try to pull the fuse for brake light to see if brake lights go off. If they do then unplug brake switch to see if brake light go off but fuse has to be back in last part is the brake switch stopper there?
@@RBTheMechanic ok I will do this when it autos raining, hopefully by tomorrow evening. There isn’t a stopper, it’s just a plunger attached to the brake light switch.
@@RBTheMechanic with key on the brake lights stayed luminated and when I pulled the fuse they stayed on
@@bowtiebuilding with fuse out they stayed on?
@@RBTheMechanic yes sir fuse out it stayed on
Hi, I have 2012 Honda crv. The taillights on both side not working but braking lights are working. I went to auto shop and had done the diagnostic and they said it's not blown fuse and can't see any wire problem. They pop up the fuse maybe and the taillights are on. But after few weeks they not working again I guess it could be the rain and the water get inside, either way I don't know. Any ideas what causes. Thank you.
Yes could be. Replace the bulbs anyways make sure u out in correct bulbs some times it could be faulty bulbs
Did bought the right bulb but still not working.
nice video but how can you test a reg light bulb thanks
U can’t test it I wouldn’t waste my time testing the bulb usully the fair brakes so u can test with oms meter of use power and ground so u know it got power and ground it has to lite up but some times the contac connects and start to work I would just replace it
Excellent
Thanks
If I turn my headlights on, my tailights light up but no brake lights working ford ranger
Start with replacing the bulbs
I had a mechanic come out & install a new starter on my 2008 nissan versa because it kept dying, the battery was new so it wasn’t that. He insisted it was the starter. We paid him $120 for labor only for the car to die again after he left, He came back the next day to fix it, but now my front passenger light won’t come on unless I have the brights on so I know the bulb is good. The brake lights won’t come on anymore unless I have my lights on, so now I have to drive around even during the day with my lights on so that my break lights will work. They do come on so I know that the bulbs are good & it has to be some sort of electrical problem he caused. Any ideas?
I’m not sure if I understand stand u correct but tell me again just the light part
Ur brake lights don’t work? Unless u keep head lights on ?
But I don’t think he could have done anything but u never know
@@RBTheMechanic yes that’s correct, everything was working fine until he messed with my car. He took out a fuse box & messed with it then put it back & I think that may be the issue. My break lights will not work unless I turn on my headlights, then they work fine. So now in order for my brake lights to work I have to drive around with my headlights on even during the day. Plus my right passenger head light doesn’t work either now, only the driver side headlight works when I turn them on. I think the passenger head light only works if I put my brights on, unless the brights & regular lights are two different bulbs, if that’s the case then only my brights on that side work but I think the regular & brights are one bulb, if so then the bulb only works when I have my brights on. I hope im making sense.
@@64nessa maybe he yanked some wires but check to see have some one help u press the brake peddle and see if it work without head lights on
@@RBTheMechanic me & my mom did that already, the brake lights don’t work unless headlights are on, she stood behind my car & they wouldn’t work, once I turned my headlights on they started working
@@64nessa oh ok well this is electrical issue I’ll check the diagram tomorrow maybe I’ll find somthing on my computer will update u
Hey I just changed my brake light bulbs to LEDs and they work when turned on but doesn’t get brighter when my brakes are stepped how do I fix this
Well u might have wrong bulb or not propper connection
@@RBTheMechanic Ok I’m guessing the connection because I ended up putting my old light bulbs in and the brake lights still won’t get bright when brakes applied. Guessing it messed up my wires 🤦♂️
Can this also cause a battery drain?
No it can’t
Hi my back light water gets inside the brakes work when I have the lights on the light in the back doesn't turn on can you help me.
Gotta resolve the water issue maybe need new housing assembly of light
What if has low voltage on back fog light ? Only 6 volt instead of 12.
I had case like that it was the relay check the circuit
@@RBTheMechanic circuit mean the cable? How am i supposed to check cable from front to back of car ?
I have a 2017 ford transit connect and brake light bulb malfunction is popping up and I’ve replaced bulbs three times and nothing popping up
It could be circuit issue
I have a 2001 maxima
The break light switch keeps burning out . Also the ABS light is one . Related ?
I have replaced the break light switch x2 and with in a week it’s broken again.
All break lights were working g after replacing the switch but a week it’s broken again.
Any ideas ?
I had the same issue on Infiniti i30 2004 or somthing yeah of the time I had to replace the plastic part in there that drips the switch but I never had burned switch try oem I guess and it could be related to abs
Have 2013 tundra break light not working
All lights not working?
@@RBTheMechanic just the break lights
@@PedroAntonio-jw7rr ok start with checking fuses and replace the bulbs as welll I had customer who had all the bulbs bad and he was going crazy thinking it was electrical cuz all can’t fail it once little did he know they went out one at a time he just never noticed
My brake light works, but it doesn't light up when I press on the brake. My bulb acts as both the tail light and the brake light. Only one works.
Check the connections like I show if other side is working this should work also check fuses
The plastic casing that holds my bulb cracked so i need to rewire new casings.
Oh ok
great it worked
Nice good job
my break lights work during day time... when i turn on head lights then break lights dont work... what is the problem..?
Start with changing ur bulbs also I need u to make video on this post it let me see what ur talking about
@@RBTheMechanic i meant, when i dont use front headlights, at that time break lights work well... and at night time when i switch on the front main lights at that time back lights are ok but when i press the break paddle at that time break lights dont work sir...
@@Suraj318460 that’s wierddd start with switching bulbs make sure u out on correct bulb
Appreciated, thank you so much sir, it works now.. i just changed the bulb... awesome.. thank you😁🙏
@@Suraj318460 good job
Hey are you in east coast and where
Yup bayonne nj
Yeah I that installed bigger bulbs that were in the glove compartment lol I’m an idiot
Ohh darn can’t put wrong bulb
My bulb is loose and every time i hit a bump it bedomes intermittent
Replace the bulb and check connections
@@RBTheMechanic I have 2 new bulbs. Everytime I go over a bump It seems to stop working. Sporadically it will work.
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@@RBTheMechanic am so sorry wrong video very sorry
It didn’t work 😩😭😭😭
What’s going on
@@RBTheMechanic Please I have a question about this. My 2008 chevy malibu break or turning signals would not work. Not the bulb or any of the fuses. So confused on what it could be. No lights come on in back except reverse.
@@trendtrends7081 use test light to see if it got power and round with lights on u need to use schematic diagram to trace down the issue
4 minutes to give 20 seconds of info. You tell a story like a woman does.
Thanks
I have a 2011 Jetta, I replaced the bulbs..however the tail lights work when breaking or turning BUT the tail light doesn’t come on at night 🫤
Replace the bulbs it had dual filament could be bad
The break light on my passenger side won't work even after putting in a new bulb. I tried pushing those metal things inward on the bulb connector and it still doesn't work. The driver side break light works fine. What could I try?
I have a 2008 Sentra.
Ok how many wires in the connector? If it’s 3 wires u have to put dual filiment bulb also new bulb could be defective sway the bulbs from right to left and check fuse also then let me know if it’s still issue.
@@RBTheMechanic
3 wires for that bulb connector. I tested the bulb socket with a multimeter. Having someone pressing the brakes I got needle movement with the OHM setting. No needle movement with the other settings. So there seems to be a current reaching the bulb socket.
Is there something else I can try? The bulbs I tried are the ones given to me at the auto parts store for my car.
Can the fuse be the problem even if one brake light isn't working? The other brake lights are working ok.
@@CrowdPleeza u have to check voltage. Ground should and power should be there when pressure brake test light should come on and if both r there it should work