Why do my running lights work but not my brake lights?
If the light bulb, fuse box and electric ground are working fine, there’s one more thing you can check to find out why the brake lights are not working – wiring. The connections could either be loose or the bulb housing may be corroded. If you find any problems with these components, be sure to have them replaced.
Why would brake lights stop working?
If it too is not working, the brake-light switch, a bad fuse or an unplugged harness is likely. Check for a blown fuse and be careful, as many vehicles have more than one fuse box. The owner’s manual or service data will show fuse box location. Good fuses mean the most likely cause is the brake-light switch.
How do you check a brake light fuse?
Test the Fuses: Use the owners manual or the lid of the fuse panel to find the brake light fuse. Then use a test light to check the fuses for the brake light and BCM fuses and replace if any are blown. If the fuse is blown it could be caused by a shorted wire to ground, a melted light socket or a weak fuse.
What do you do if your directional signals or brake lights stop working?
You only need to use hand signals to indicate a turn or stop if the signal lights or brake lights on your car are not working, or if for some other reason another driver or pedestrian may not be able to see your turn signals or brake lights.
How long does it take to fix brake lights?
Be Prepared. It’s important to know what to expect with any car maintenance or repair job. Fortunately, tail light bulb replacement isn’t difficult and shouldn’t take you more than 45 minutes to an hour to complete.
Why is the brake light switch on my Subaru not working?
A build-up of chemicals from certain scented cleaning products containing silicone can disable the brake light switch in millions of Subaru vehicles. Subaru says that over time certain cleaning products you use inside the car can deposit a layer of silicone goop on the switch’s internal electrical contact.
Why are the brake lights not working but the tail lights are?
Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
Is it dangerous to drive with brake lights not working?
Driving at night with either brake lights or tail lights not working is dangerous for you and other drivers on the road. It takes a long time to notice when the brake lights not working but tail lights are or vice versa. It is so because you won’t know what is happening in the backside while driving until someone points it out.
Why are the rear lights on my car not working?
The causes for dysfunctional rear lights are: 1 Burnt bulbs 2 Blown out fuse 3 Damaged wiring 4 Electrical issues