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frazeb
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certain lights not working

Post by frazeb » 08 Mar 2012 06:58 pm

i took out my rear light today and when i put it back in 1 of the bulbs from the lights isnt working, either is the brake light or the numberplate light, i swapped a bulb from the other side to the brake light and it ddint work so i put it back and now that ones not working. any ideas?

thanks fraser

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jon-ovlov
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Re: certain lights not working

Post by jon-ovlov » 08 Mar 2012 07:19 pm

They have terrible earths, check the connections. The holders copper connections can go limp, just need bending out a bit more. I re-wired mine, I got proper frustrated with them always shaking loose and not working!
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frazeb
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Re: certain lights not working

Post by frazeb » 08 Mar 2012 10:25 pm

cheers ill give that a go

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Re: certain lights not working

Post by frazeb » 09 Mar 2012 09:54 pm

iv fiddled with them and got them to work but my left reverse light isnt coming on. are both the reverse lights ment to come on?

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Post by Hell Driver » 09 Mar 2012 10:38 pm

Yes, both should work.
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