Brake Light Electrical Problem

[Iain K11]

A little problem with my Micra... When the headlights are off and i press the brake pedal, the brake lights work but the side lights also come on. When the headlights are on and i press the brake pedal, the brake lights work but are very very dim, probably illegally so.

I'm sure i can sort the problem myself, its just directing the hammer to the right part...

Any ideas?

Iain

 

[Alexx117]

you recently replaced the bulbs? if so check they are dual filament not single filament. if not its probably just a dodgy connection.

 

[Iain K11]

I've only had the car a few days. I've just replaced the nearside front headlight, with the correct duel filament bulb. Could an old/dodgy bulb cause the issue? Any ideas on where a dodgy connection could be?

 

[Alexx117]

check the rear brake bulbs to see if they are dual filament first.

 

[Iain K11]

Alex, Thanks! Just had a chance to check the brake light bulbs. One of them had been replaced with a single filament, probably just as a spare. All sorted now. I can't believe that something so simple could affect the side lights too. Very strange.

Cheers!

 

[Alexx117]

no problem, had the same problems with my old car when i accidently bought the wrong bulbs