Cow Creamer

Hello,

Newbie 1st post. I did a search but couldn't find the answer.

Picked up my 1995 STI Type RA tonight and the previous owner txted me to say that as I drove off he noticed that the spoiler brake light was on.

The LED high level brake light strip on is illuminated when the lights on the car are switched on and intensifies in brightness when the brake pedal is pressed. Is this normal behaviour?

Taa.

Flib

iTrader: (2)

No its not normal, the LEDs should only light up when braking.

Good choice of car btw

Andy

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

This sort of behaviour is usually down to a poor earth somewhere.

First port of call for me would be the rear lights: pull out the bulbholders and check all bulbs for signs of corrosion, cleaning any off that are corroded.

Then check the wiring to the spoiler, which may have chafed where it passes through the bootlid, or elsewhere, leading to a slight short circuit, which is all you need for LEDs.

Check also the rear light wiring CONNECTORS for corrosion etc.

Cow Creamer

Thanks for your advice and tips. I'll check it out and post back back findings. Previous owner had just put the spoiler back on prior to me collecting the car.

Cow Creamer

Issue turned out to be iffy aftermarket LED stop/tail light bulbs. Swapped back for ye olde traditional filament bulbs and now ok.