Q about lights

curlytop12

'evening.
left and right brake lights not coming on,though the "strip" one across top of rear window does.so i presume that rules out the fuse?
would both bulbs go at once?will pop into garage first thing tmr but would appreciate any ideas??
cheers

Woody._2

They can do yes, when did you last check them and saw they were both working?

curlytop12

omg,about 6 months ago!!!

Woody._2

so you've probably been driving about with 1 for some time. God knows what your tyres will be like. lol

curlytop12

tyres are fine thanks!

Dippypud

If, when you replace the bulbs, there is still a problem. It may be the earth path from the bulb holder / light housing(s).

Psst...how do you know your tyres are fine?

mikey72

Mine never work either.
I press the pedal, get out and run round the back, and they're always off.

curlytop12

have been on halfords site,they have bulbs in stock and they fit them for £3.99,but i really want to see if i can do it myself(wiil try in their carpark just so if i need some help they are handy)then we'll see if its some other problem,tho hopefully not.
had my tyres checked 3 months ago,needed one new one.MOT due end of june so will get checked again then.wish i didn't need a car.

curlytop12

Dippypud wrote: »

If, when you replace the bulbs, there is still a problem. It may be the earth path from the bulb holder / light housing(s).

Psst...how do you know your tyres are fine?

p.s. if its the earth path,what repairing would that involve please?

pitkin2020

gem68 wrote: »

have been on halfords site,they have bulbs in stock and they fit them for £3.99,but i really want to see if i can do it myself(wiil try in their carpark just so if i need some help they are handy)then we'll see if its some other problem,tho hopefully not.
had my tyres checked 3 months ago,needed one new one.MOT due end of june so will get checked again then.wish i didn't need a car.

Save your money and go to a local parts factor who will not only supply them cheaper but will more than likely fit them if you ask them very nicely. Also they will actually have a bit more of a clue and won't need to go and get the haynes manual off the shelf then after reading it for half an hour still have no idea, so will spend another half an hour wondering round the store asking anyone if they know how to do it which is what you will likely get in halfords. :rotfl::rotfl: Halfords is the automobile version of PC world, great if YOU know what you want but totally useless if you need advice/assistance.

Just to add there is the odd knowledgeable person in these stores, same as there is the odd person at kwikfit who actually knows what they are doing.

curlytop12

oh,thanks for that.never heard of a parts factor!google here i come,hope theres one nearby.
cheers