1990 Toyota Pickup Repair Question
Topics covered: Brakes, Fuse, Running lights.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.
Asked on December 7, 2011
Only 1 brake light is working, but fuse and bulb are good
It's the left brake light that isn't working. The fuse and bulb are good. The running lights use the same bulb and those work. So, why is the brake light not working? Thanks for any help!
Asked by mountainfun22Answer
Replied on December 7, 2011
Check the light socket itself to see if there is a problem. Many times they break down over the years.
Replied on December 7, 2011
The running light works, so it would seem that it is fine because they share the same socket and bulb. Right?
Replied on December 7, 2011
They do, but the power for the brake light is supplied through a different section in the socket and the bulb itself. If you look close at the bulb, you will see two elements in it. One is the running light and the other is the brake light. The brake light element only gets power when you hit the brakes.
Replied on December 7, 2011
Let me know what you find.
Replied on December 12, 2011
You were right! Is there anything I can do, other than buying a whole new assembly?