Brake Light not working

[sno]

Hey I noticed my right side brake light wont work.. my tail lights and other brake lights (left,spoiler) work fine.. when I turn my lights on it works but just not the brake.. I was thinking it wouldnt b a fuse or bulb because the others work fine.. must be a busted wire?

any feedback appreciated!

[hsvpgts]

will more than likely be a blown globe - twin filament (1 for park light and 1 for stop light). When replacing check the globe socket also as are common to crack.

[hauler]

yep if in doubt, use the globe from the other side to check as you know that that one works fine.

[sno]

opened the boot.. took out three screws and started swinging off my rear light.. what am I missing it didnt give in

[walesy]

a few mates with vt/x's had the same thing but they just give the light a wack and it comes back

[sno]

I might try it with a sledge and see if that works.. if it doesnt Ill teach it a lesson and finish her off..

[minux]

the clips just pop out usually, then you have to twist off the globe holders. Be careful as the clips break very easily

[sno]

more detail please?

[WAGON MAN]

Have you twisted off the globe holders?

[wrx884]

he cant even get the tail lights out..... u just gotta grab onto them pretty firmly and push them out sideways not backwards if thats wat u were doin?

[sno]

nah I havent got my taillight out yet.. when I take out three screws it wont come off..

[WAGON MAN]

Give it a yank like you give the other.....

Q. Are you iri**?

[sno]

sideways... ohhhh... I see

[sno]

im aussie.. why do u ask?

[wrx884]

have u got a manual with ur car? im not sure but i think i read it in there tells u how 2 change the light bulbs and remove the tail lights should give u a diagram how they push out sideways 2

[beeks]

As far as i am aware,only 2 screws need to be removed.Once you have managed to locate and access the globe replace it,the red one not the orange one,I'm 100% certain this is your problem.

[sno]

thanks guys.. got it off and took out the top and bottom globes.. they both look good but im gonna replace the twin filament tomorrow when the shops r open..

[Trei]

I might try it with a sledge and see if that works.. if it doesnt Ill teach it a lesson and finish her off..

Put it in the dishwasher, show it whose boss !