Why did my brake light melt on my Mazda?
With bulbs getting more voltage now due to better electronics and conductor material, the bulbs are brighter and put off more heat causing damage to the tail lamp lens. Heat over time will cause damage to anything. I have seen melted tail lamps on other manufactures’ cars so this is not just a Mazda problem.
Why are my rear lights not working on my Mazda 6?
A brake light switch, which is typically connected to the brake pedal, illuminates the brighter brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed. Blown Fuse: As a first resort, a mechanic should expect the corresponding fuse for your rear lights.
What to do if your brake light melts?
Replacing the bulb won’t help unless it’s burnt out. If the plastic melts down on to the bulb it will cause the bulb to fail. The only solution is to replace the tail lamp lens and I would suggest all new bulbs for a fresh start. If you can find the vents on the new tail lamp be sure to keep them clear so the tail lamp can vent.
What to do if your tail lights are not working?
If the bulbs and fuses appear to be working properly, the mechanic will then check the corresponding relay for the tail lights. Using a multimeter, the mechanic can check the resistance of the relay. If it is not functioning properly, the mechanic will replace it and rewire it to the existing connections.
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.
A brake light switch, which is typically connected to the brake pedal, illuminates the brighter brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed. Blown Fuse: As a first resort, a mechanic should expect the corresponding fuse for your rear lights.
Why is my Mazda Protege tail light still on?
Check the fuse, and if that has not blown, then the problem is likely to be a faulty headlight switch. Why does a Mazda Protégé tail light remain on though the switch is turned off?
Can a bad tail light wire be repaired?
When a vehicle tail light does not work even though you have replaced the bulb, you may have a bad tail light wire. The first step in knowing how to repair a bad tail light wire is verifying that a problem exists. From there move on to diagnosis, which will tell you what, and where, the problem is. The final step is the repair of the problem.