Tail Lights Not Working

[rockpapertaxi]

Left tail and brake lights are not working. All the fuses are fine. Any ideas?

[Banjo]

Hi Mate !

 

Does the LHS blinker work ? If all lights in the LHS cluster are not working, then it is very likely to be an earth wire open circuit in the boot area, commonly direct below the boot lid catch.

 

If it is just the tail & stop light, that are not working, then replace the bulb, and have a close look at the metal areas on the bulb & socket into which it fits, as they need to be clean.

 

Very common for water to get into this area & cause rust & corrosion.

 

Quickest way to check bulb is swap it with the RHS cluster bulb, if they are all currently working OK.

 

Let us know what you find.

 

Cheers Banjo