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Old Jul 21, 2007
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Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

Can anyone help me? My 02 coupe's brake light is out on the driver's side. The bulb is shines when I turn my headlights on, but does not get brighter when I hit the brake. I've tried replacing the bulb, but it doesn't work. I don't know what could be the problem? Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
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Old Jul 21, 2007
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

Check the fuses.
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

All the fuses are intact. I don't know what the problem could be.
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

Put a voltimeter on the wires to see if you're getting power. Are they gone on both sides? Can you switch the bulb from the other side that you know works?
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

Inspect the socket, may be corroded or one of the pins could be damaged.

Remove and install the connector going into the socket. (re-seat)

Get a meter or test light to check if voltage present.
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

Same thing happened to my lincoln, the bulb looked fine, but guess what it wasn't fine.....so dont dig too deep, check the basics first just like masterguns has said
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Re: Brake light out, yet bulb is fine

brake switch?
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