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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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hi new on here and i would like to say hi first
I have just bought my first impreza its a 92 wrx jap import and the brake lights dont work i checked the fuse and it was blown so i replaced it and it blown again and so on any ideas why it keeps blowing thanks very much
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Could be a lot of things, but my best guess would be that the wiring between the fusebox and the lights is chafed and shorting out.

However, do take the rear light bulb units out first and check that all is well with them.

Sorry to have to say so, but it might take some finding........

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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Have u replaced the brake electrics plug which is situated behind ur pedals???? that may be it. I had the same problem after i bought my impreza, wasnt what i jus suggested, had to get an electrician out to search all the wiring, bloody nightmare. done in a few hours though and only cost £30 as im mates with the family who own the garage, so not bad! but do try the plug behind your pedals mate
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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hi thanks will see how it goes
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Does your horn work? My brake lights and horn were off the same fuse in my version 2 sti and it was the horn that was knackered. Try removing the wires from the back of the horn then replace the fuse and try your brake lights.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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sayin that...my horn when pressed after i thought i fixed my brake wiring, blew the fuses and brake lights stopped workin again
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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i had the same prob with me it was the horn was touching the bodywork and earthing out if the actual horn is touching b/work just bend it out a touch
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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talk bout bloody sods law, mine have stopped working again now
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