Brake light problem

kjloftus · #1 (**permalink**) 12-01-2011, 12:54 AM

I have a 2003 NBC that has a new issue. If the headlights are switched off both brake lights work fine. When headlights are switched on the right brake light & tail light go dark when brake is pressed. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Kevin

pencilneck · #2 (**permalink**) 12-01-2011, 01:52 AM

Make sure you have the correct bulbs... and they are installed correctly.

D2Beetle · #3 (**permalink**) 12-01-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pencilneck

Make sure you have the correct bulbs... and they are installed correctly.

x2

Duffy · #4 (**permalink**) 12-01-2011, 05:08 PM

Many times this is a failure of the brass contact ring inside the brake/tail light bulb socket. If this is suspected to be the problem, gently bend the small brass contact ring (ground) inward a little. This will increase the contact pressure to the bulb's shell. Also clean the contact until it shines.

Blugg · #5 (**permalink**) 12-01-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy

Many times this is a failure of the brass contact ring inside the brake/tail light bulb socket. If this is suspected to be the problem, gently bend the small brass contact ring (ground) inward a little. This will increase the contact pressure to the bulb's shell. Also clean the contact until it shines.

This /\ Had the same problem on both my Bugs

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