What is the tail light fuse called?
Like all fuses, the brake light system fuse can be found in the power distribution center, which is under the dashboard or tucked away underneath the hood. Never heard of the power distribution center? It’s just the technical name for a fuse box.
Why are my brake lights working but not my tail lights?
One of the main reasons why you might see your brake lights working while your tail lights don’t is because the bulbs installed in the tail light were faulty. You should run some tests to make sure if the bulbs are the main culprit or not and to do that, you will need to remove the tail light cover.
Why is my left tail light not working?
If only one of the tail lights appears to be out, the mechanic should check to see if the unlit bulb is burned out. Over time, bulbs will eventually fail and need to be replaced. The mechanic will check the filament in the unlit bulb to see if it is broken. If so, he or she will replace the bad bulb with a new one.
How do I know if my white fuse is blown?
A homeowner can determine if a glass fuse in blown by performing a visual inspection and looking for a break in the thin wire and a brown discoloration in the center of the fuse. A ceramic fuse, however, shows no damage upon visual inspection. Testing a ceramic fuse is the only way to tell if the fuse has blown.
Why does my tail light not work on my Subaru Forester?
My 2010 Subaru Forester left tail light DOES NOT work but my brake light DOES work. (its the top light of 3 in the assembly) Both share the same new bulb so I know the bulb is works. Fuses all check out as best as I can tell. What next? BustedKnuckles July 6, 2016, 4:40am #2 A circuit problem in the tail light circuit.
Why are my tail lights not working but brake lights are working?
Burnt out light bulbs – The other reason your tail lights are not working but your headlights are maybe a blown bulb. When the filament inside the bulb breaks it cannot illuminate the gas enclosed within the glass cover. This burnt-out bulb does not affect the circuitry of the light system and it continues to function normally.
Where is the brake light on a Subaru Forester?
Click to expand… The marker half of top bulb share the tail light circuit (#14 by your left knee) with bottom bulb, and brake half share the brake light circuit (#8) with center brake light. Both should be fine from your photos, it’s just the LED you put in isn’t designed properly.
How can I tell if my tail lights have a fuse?
When you have located the fuse for the tail lights use a fuse tester to check the connection. If the tester lights up – your fuse is functioning fine. If it does not light up then, replace the fuse with another of the similar amperage and size. In many instances, you can see the break in the metal strip of the fuse.