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Taillight/Brake light issues

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  • G Offline
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    gareth_iowc
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    #2

    So neither bulb is working?

    DT125R 2000
    DRZ400 2006
    Golf Mk3 20v Turbo 1996

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      gareth_iowc
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      #3

      If you cut the 3 wires at the same time when power was applied chances are you've blown a fuse. I'd check them first

      DT125R 2000
      DRZ400 2006
      Golf Mk3 20v Turbo 1996

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        CallumJ94
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        The wires were cut with no power to them, the taillight filament in the bulb is working, but the brake light isn't. Both filaments are ok. Fuse is ok cause indicators and horn work on ignition switch.

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          britshgigolo
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          #5

          have you tested for power when the brakes are aplied as you should have power if you dont then you will have to trace back to each switch to see were the brake in the wire is but seems strange was working ok before

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            CallumJ94
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            #6

            Unfortunately I don't have a multimeter at the moment to test it. Should be power there as the taillight works no matter what way the wires are matched up.

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              gareth_iowc
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              #7

              I used one of these that I found on uk eBay

              http://doctorenduro.com/index.php?main_page=top_mount_led_tail_brake_light

              Hang on so the old light is working?

              DT125R 2000
              DRZ400 2006
              Golf Mk3 20v Turbo 1996

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                CallumJ94
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                #8

                No I reconnected the old light (led) and the brake light isn't working now on that either. Thinking a break in a cable between the light and the switches somewhere.

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                  Ricky
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                  #9

                  Check the fuses when you cut them they might of touched and blown a fuse

                  DT 125X

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                    Calum
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                    #10

                    This is going to make life SOOOO MUCH EASIER....
                    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Accurate-DIGITAL-LCD-VOLTMETER-MULTIMETER-WIDE-RANGE-TESTER-AMMETER-AC-DC-UK-/191921991924?hash=item2caf7130f4:g:tP4AAOSwcLxYEw1O

                    And for the money.

                    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                      CallumJ94
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                      #11

                      Got it all sorted cheers lads, turns out the loom extension had been chopped further up, and the connecting block was filthy. I replaced the cables, cleaned it and wired it up. Boom all working again 👌

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                      • CallumJ94C CallumJ94

                        Got it all sorted cheers lads, turns out the loom extension had been chopped further up, and the connecting block was filthy. I replaced the cables, cleaned it and wired it up. Boom all working again 👌

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                        NINJA
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                        @CallumJ94 Unmolested looms are a rarity these days!!! 😉

                        SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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