Why are my brake lights and license plate lights not working?
My brake lights and license plate lights do not work. The tail lights, blinkers and back up lights do work. All fuses are good. Any ideas? We need to access the rear area module RAM.
What to do when your third brake light is not working?
When the lower lights do not come on and only the third-brake light works, the brake-light switch may be ruled out. Again try the emergency-flashers to check for wiring, socket and lamp problems. If the flashers work, check for blown fuses as a few vehicles use separate circuits for the lower and third brake lights.
Is the brake light the same as the emergency flasher?
The emergency flashers often use the same wiring, bulbs and sockets as the brakes. If all lights come on, when the emergency flashers are turned on, this shows the bulbs, wires and sockets are good. 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.
What causes a brake light to go out on one side?
Brake lights out on one side. A brake light out on one side only is most often a bulb or socket problem. Try the emergency-flashers and if the lamp still does not light, bulbs or sockets are the very likely cause.
When the lower lights do not come on and only the third-brake light works, the brake-light switch may be ruled out. Again try the emergency-flashers to check for wiring, socket and lamp problems. If the flashers work, check for blown fuses as a few vehicles use separate circuits for the lower and third brake lights.
What to do if your license plate light is not working?
Anyways with some of the panels you have to take off to get the lamp sockets out you will have holes to run your test leads through to pin the wire in different areas. Other than checking fuse. Check for power at the lamp socket.
Can you use a third brake light on a stainless steel frame?
You might be able to use it with the plain stainless steel frame shown here but the hole spacing on the plate doesn’t line up with the bolts on the light. License plate frames are also available with a third brake light or combination of third brake light and license plate light.
Do you need a third brake light on a license plate?
License plate frames are also available with a third brake light or combination of third brake light and license plate light. They have to meet the regulations for a third brake light as stated in FMVSS 108.
Why is my tail light not working but brake light is working?
Regardless of what bulbs you are using the tail & license plate lights are on different circuits and fuses than the brake lights. You’ll probably find a blown fuse. “If you really believe you get what you pay for there’s no such thing as a good deal.” You may have a blown fuse. Also reverse the polarity of the bulb since it only works one way.
What are the brake lights on a Kia Sedona?
Kia Sedona: My brake lights and license plate lights do not… My brake lights and license… My brake lights and license plate lights do not work. The tail lights, blinkers and back up lights do work. All fuses are good. Any ideas? We need to access the rear area module RAM. See below.
Do you need a third brake light on a car?
A third brake light is not required if the vehicle was not originally equipped with one but a license plate light was installed on some of the earliest models. There are a lot of choices available for meeting this requirement.
The emergency flashers often use the same wiring, bulbs and sockets as the brakes. If all lights come on, when the emergency flashers are turned on, this shows the bulbs, wires and sockets are good. 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.
What is the legalese for license plate lights?
Following is the “legalese” language from the FMVSS 108 regulations as they pertain to license plate lighting. A lamp used to illuminate the license plate on the rear of a vehicle.