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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: travd123 on November 03, 2011, 10:01:44 AM

Title: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: travd123 on November 03, 2011, 10:01:44 AM

Hi Im having an issue with these new stock replacement taillights. I bought 2 Yesterday from LR and hooked them up and all lights work except the driverside brake light. If anyone may no how i can resolve this problem i would appreciate the help.. thanks

Title: Re: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: travd123 on November 03, 2011, 10:23:21 AM

Whoops forgot this is for a 1986 samurai..

Title: Re: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: fordem on November 03, 2011, 11:29:12 AM

If you're having a problem with a single brake light, the problem with either be the bulb, the bulb holder or the wiring - start by swapping the bulb from the other side across, and then proceed from there.

Title: Re: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: Drone637 on November 03, 2011, 04:06:39 PM

Check your grounds as well.  Most lighting issues can be traced back to bad ground wires on the Suzuki's.

Title: Re: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: fordem on November 03, 2011, 07:23:31 PM

I did consider a bad ground - but - the other lamps on the same side (tail, turn, etc.) will also use the same ground, so that should be intact.

Title: Re: Driver side Brake light wont work
Post by: P Funk on November 06, 2011, 04:56:54 PM

Look at where the ground wire connects to the bulb holder.  If it gets corroded it will break the contact and stop working.  It took me a month to find the same problem.  Hope this helps.