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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Amateb8 on May 24, 2019, 06:21:03 PM

Title: Brake lights
Post by: Amateb8 on May 24, 2019, 06:21:03 PM

The issue I have is uneven brake lights. The passenger side brake light is bright and normal. However, the driver's side brake light brightness is very weak. Do I need to replace the driver's side tail light circuit board? Maybe the circuit board contacts are slightly defective. I sand papered slightly the base bulb contacts, and pushed both (prongs?) upwards for better contact with the bulb. There was no change.   

Title: Re: Brake lights
Post by: Pete126 on May 24, 2019, 07:33:11 PM

Most likely to be an earthing problem, do all the lights work properly? Check with side lights, indicators on while someone is operating the brake pedal

Title: Re: Brake lights
Post by: Amateb8 on May 24, 2019, 10:18:39 PM

Hi Pete,
As far as I know, everything works. I'll recheck tomorrow.

From recollection, i think the driver's side tail lights/brakes electricity source comes from the passenger side tail lights/brakes

Title: Re: Brake lights
Post by: Gordan on June 06, 2019, 10:22:13 PM

Are both the bulbs the same?

Title: Re: Brake lights
Post by: Amateb8 on June 09, 2019, 06:30:20 PM

I am assuming yes (wattage?), but I shall double check.