al222

Hi,
Wonder if anybody has a solution to a dim rear brake/stop light...bulb is not the problem..dont know where the earth is to clean...
Thanks

piehole1983

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Have you checked the multi pin connector from the tail light cluster to the loom?

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

You sure it's not bulbs? Older ones blue over. Also check state of reflectors.

Next look at the connections to the rear of the unit. Find the earth and re-earth it with a wire to battery -ve. If the bulbs don't get brighter, it's not that.

al222

What should i be looking out for once disconnected?

al222

The bulb (nearside) is a lot brighter than the other but once i press the brake pedal theyre all as bright as each other...once brake is released looks like that nearside bulb still has the brake on...

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Just check the pins are clean and dry. Have you got the correct bulb fitted? Is it fitted properly?

alcazar

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Remove bulbs, clean connectors and sides with emery cloth or similar.

Check metal tracks in the bulbholder unit for corrosion, especially where the multi-pin connector fits to it.
Clean off any corrosion form there or inside the multi-pin connector.

al222

Thanks for the replies...ended up being corrosion on the points...like new!!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Any moisture inside the boot? Set about curing that next.

piehole1983

iTrader: (7)

Was gonna suggest the same! I found water coming in around one tail light, through spoiler bolt holes and lastly but by no means the least water coming in through a hole in the rear inner arch.

al222

Thanks