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Brake light not working/Doesn't need replacement
Asked by rtfranciss Apr 10, 2016 at 07:27 PM about the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Driver side brake light isn't working. First thing I did was replace it, but still
having same problem. Driver side turn signal and reverse light are both
working. From what I've read it sounds like if it was a bad fuse none of the
driver side tail lights would be working. If it's a problem with the brake light
switch, would the passenger side still be working? I'm trying to figure out
which smaller steps I should take before replacing the whole assembly. Any
advice would be awesome.
Thanks!
10 Answers
Rowefast answered 2 years ago
Try moving the bulb around in the socket with the turn signal on to see if you can make contact with the bulb.
rtfranciss answered 2 years ago
Even though the turn signal is working? Should I try to get someone to hold down the brake pedal while I'm trying that?
rtfranciss answered 2 years ago
Just tried that and there is definitely a connection with the bulb. When I turned the head lights on, all of the tail lights worked, but still no driver side brake light. Would that indicate the brake light switch is bad?
Rowefast answered 2 years ago
No the brake switch is working, it would have to be in the wire for the break light. Try following the wires back to a plugin. Just may have to unplug and plug back in. Could be a bad connection there. There is no power coming threw the brake light wire on that side.
rtfranciss answered 2 years ago
Sorry to exhaust the question, but I'm having a similar problem again. I can literally hit the tail and the brake light will start working again for a short while, but by the next trip it's out again. Obviously an electrical wiring issue, right? I don't know if I should order a new assembly or finally cave and take it to a mechanic in case the wiring problem goes deeper.
Rowefast answered 2 years ago
If you are able to tap the tail light lens to make it work, there is just a bad connection right there at the bulb. You may need to replace the bulb socket itself, not the hole lens.
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