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bav101c
4th November 2008, 20:46
Hi, When i turn the lights on and press on the brakes only one side comes on. Could there be a problem with the light circuit in the lights. i tried my mates lexus lights and it worked fine. Im using the standard mk1 lights. i have noticed the bulb holder for the brake light is loose compared to the others.
dannyboy2005
4th November 2008, 20:52
Right... You may be a newbie... But have you ever herd of common sence???
bav101c
4th November 2008, 21:05
does the brake light bulb be different to the other bulbs? ive noticed that the side which works, the bulb has to wires inside it (if you know what i mean) and the other bulb which just has one.
stompin-sarah
4th November 2008, 21:07
oh my god....sorry but i have to laugh!!!! yeah the brake light bulb is supposed to have 2 elements in... 1 for the actual light and one for the brake so maybe you just need a new bulb for the one that doesnt work......

thats your problem solved :)
bav101c
4th November 2008, 21:08
lol i had a blonde moment!
dannyboy2005
4th November 2008, 21:09
iirc.. (LONGGGG time since i've took the rear lights out)

There is just one plug that connects to the circuit board. The circuit board has the bulbs etc. As i understand, your missing the plug?

The bulbs are different. you have to have a left and a right bulb lol.. J/k. Nah they are the same.

ive noticed that the side which works, the bulb has to wires inside it

^^ I dont understand that, sounds like the one with no wire is the bulb that works?

You can get a new bulb kit from halfords for a couple of quid.

Its illega btw to have a light out.
stompin-sarah
4th November 2008, 21:10
yeah ive got a light out...well if you can call it out! it works when it wants to lol :)
dannyboy2005
4th November 2008, 21:11
yeah ive got a light out...well if you can call it out! it works when it wants to lol :)

Indicator at the front?
stompin-sarah
4th November 2008, 21:13
no its the rear light wehn the lights are switched on! i need to find someone with the same rear light so i can test to see if its just the circuit or to find out if its something more than that :(
AJ_SAXO
4th November 2008, 22:59
Hi, When i turn the lights on and press on the brakes only one side comes on. Could there be a problem with the light circuit in the lights. i tried my mates lexus lights and it worked fine. Im using the standard mk1 lights. i have noticed the bulb holder for the brake light is loose compared to the others.

HAHAHAHA LMFAO!!! :homme::homme:

Newbies...gotta love 'em