Help - rear brake lights not working!

[shhplit]

Hi all

wondering if I could get some help / suggestions on what to do here.....basically realised both brake lights at the back are not functioning...the thin strip in the middle still lights up though...but im not getting any light errors on the dashboard

This happen to anyone before?

Thanks in advance!

[Blitzen]

Both bulbs may have blown... It's rare to happen at the same time, but check them out anyway.

[shhplit]

hmm thanks ill take a look...i do remember one stopped working before the other so definately didnt happen at same time..

[Stuwey]

Brake light switch?

[Blitzen]

Brake light switch?

Nah, cos he is still getting the center break light.

[noone]

Checked fuses?

[Blitzen]

Checked fuses?

Fuses most likely won't be an issue as the center light is on the same circuit, and this is still working.

[Stuwey]

Nah, cos he is still getting the center break light.

Yup, I really should read the whole question.


I'm going with two blown globes. Simple job!

[shhplit]

lol sorry guys any idea how i remove the tail lights to check the bulbs?

thanks!

[Blitzen]

I think ig you pull the carpet out of the boot area behind the light, you will see the mounting golds or screws for the rear tail lights... Once you have pulled them out, then you can access the bulbs.

EDIT!!!

I was wrong with the above advice... The whole light assembly just pulls out from the body.

[blackbetty]

recently happened to me - 2 mths ago
it ended up being a brake light switch on the brake pedal. i did have a error code light up though on the dash. apparently there are two switches.
my globes were ok as was the fuse.