Grazy

hey, something is wrong with one of the break lights. the small circle on the left side on the trunk. it won't shine when i step on the brakes. i checked the bulbs and it still works. turned on the flash and it goes on. but stepping on brakes, no shine. any clue?

UPDATE: SOLVED (new bulbs)

BeansIS

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Brake switch going faulty? I think that would do that for both though, Go ahead and replace your bulbs anyways....and see if for some reason it helps

Grazy

let me add that we took out the trunk taillight to shine it. after we put it back, that's when i realize when the car is on the check taillight light was on. but strange thing is, all we did was take out the trunk taillight. did nothing to the bulb. =\ hm........

Faymester

check the wires ... perhaps something is disconnected

RCPnoi

sometimes, the filimint breaks and it makes partial contyact every now and then
changing the bulb will fix it for sure
perfect opportunity for LED upgrade

BeansIS

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Loose connection, take the bulb out and make sure the prongs inside the bulb housing is making good contact with the bulb.

the.wong.k

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the brake lights are a double filament bulb #7443, i had this clueless mishap too. Does your MIL light appear on your dash when you hit the brakes, but doesn't appear when you start the car until you apply the brakes?

Grazy

it appears 10sec after car turns on.

the.wong.k

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yeah, i'm thinking it's your bulbs, go out to autozone or advanced and get a pair of 7443 bulbs and put them in to see if your MIL light appears anymore when you start the car &/or apply the brakes. Let me know.

Grazy

yes sir, i'm on it today. i'll let you guys know how it turns out.

Grazy

Okay sorry for the long wait, But yes, problem solved! All I needed was new bulbs. Hope this thread will help anyone experiencing same problem.