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Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:59 pm
by camel
Hi, noticed the rear nearside brake light was not working and presumed bulb had blown. However when i went for a new one, the offside light was not working either. Had bulbs checked in motor shop and working fine. Connectors seem ok and presume fuse is ok as eye-level central brake light working ok. Anyone had a similar problem or any idea what to try next? Car is 54 reg and 36000 service due next month - warranty expires in Nov!! Thanks
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:20 pm
by renier
If you still have warranty, why not go back to the dealers and let them sort it out?
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:15 pm
by camel
Hoping for a quick fix, can't afford to be without a car at the moment and dealer usually needs it all day whatever the problem!!
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:01 am
by cactusbob
I would check the fuse anyway
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:08 pm
by Mike_M
any more news on what had happened, mine's done the same.
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:26 pm
by gav1pam
im an auto electricion on commercial vehicals,
on some the brake lights either side or on different looms and sometimes different fuses.
Obviously so both lights dont stop working at the same time.
Im not sure if this is the case on the meg.
Deffo check the fuse first though
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:06 pm
by swede
Had the same problem with my 54 megane today. Off side brake light not working so changed bulb but still no joy. Fuse is not problem as only 1 fuse for both sides and break light above rear window and near side and other working fine.
Swede
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:05 pm
by acidburns82
swede wrote:Had the same problem with my 54 megane today. Off side brake light not working so changed bulb but still no joy. Fuse is not problem as only 1 fuse for both sides and break light above rear window and near side and other working fine.
Swede
I have got a megane sport 05 and i have got the exact problem you have, have you found what the problem is yet?
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:54 pm
by barry.croston
Anyone get this problem fixed ?
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:49 pm
by davelowe
The wiring in these models would challenge God.
You could have an earth problem; a bulb holder problem; ad infinitum.
Also, on some models, the wires are different colours on opposite sides of the car.
I would meter the various endings when the pedal is pushed. The more common problem is the top light - whereby the cause is usually a problem in the loom through the boot lid.
Check for all the obvious, then report back. I've never come across a problem of this sort that can't be cured for pennies, although I can always be proven wrong!
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:35 pm
by barry.croston
Where is the earth for the rear lights usually. Both wires are same colours black and white on n/s and two black one white o/s
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:56 pm
by AlexB
The wiring diagrams are in the sticky thread...
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:59 pm
by barry.croston
Cheers will look now
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:42 pm
by davelowe
Remove the carpet and rearmost trim from the boot. The earths are as clear as daylight (bolted direct to the chassis). Can't miss them.
Re: Rear brake lights not working
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:56 pm
by barry.croston
Cheers will test them tomorrow.