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locodriver65 · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 20:33 Post subject: reply

hi again,
glad its sorted.....now make up some sort of protection for your new lights...

paul

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Alexlc90 · Newbie Joined: 28 May 2023 Posts: 1 Location: Sheffield

Sorry to bring up a old thread but I'm having the same problem on one side. Where exactly are the earth's for the rear lights? Would a new unit sort the bad earth or is that further up the wiring loom. Thanks Alex

markH · Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2009 Posts: 8 Location: London

Hi I have a similar issue, were the brake lights are ok without side lights/beams on but when these are on one brake light will go off and the other will brighten as the brake light.
I know nothing about wiring etc. how and were do I check if this is an earthing issue
Many thanks

MisterCruiser · *** Joined: 07 Oct 2013 Posts: 199 Location: Ireland

For starters, just have a look at the rear light units and see if there is any obvious damage to the wiring, rust in the bulb holders, etc. etc..
The earth is through a wire in the loom I believe.

The rear light brackets in the bumper rot and fall apart, check them first. You may not need to get stuck into actual wiring testing if you see a broken wire that just needs repairing.