June 12, 20178 yr So been trying to figure out this problem now...my rear tail light (running light) is out. Replaced the bulb, nothing. Checked with multimeter, 13.35 steady when headlights are on, 0 when ignition off. Left the new bulb in when I went out the other day and checked it when I got back, and the bulb was hot. It's only on 1 side that it's out (right) and the front fog light is also out on the same side of it makes a difference but I'm not overly bothered by that as I am getting fog covers anyway. However my MOT is due at the end of July and I believe the running light being out is a failure...
June 12, 20178 yr Hey bud. By you description maybe the connection between bulb holder and bulb is not very good or daft question, are you sure it's a 12v bulb and not a 24v? Just something to check
June 12, 20178 yr Author 11 minutes ago, Sirspidey said: Hey bud. By you description maybe the connection between bulb holder and bulb is not very good or daft question, are you sure it's a 12v bulb and not a 24v? Just something to check Positive is a 12V bulb. It was the original bulb in place when I pulled it. Looked a bit heated on the end, so I replaced it. Took it into a local shop and gave them it and they gave me the new bulb to match...
June 12, 20178 yr Have you checked where the bulb sits, sometimes there is a build up Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
June 12, 20178 yr Author 38 minutes ago, mattiekane said: Have you checked where the bulb sits, sometimes there is a build up Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Yeah mate, looks clean as anything...I'm honestly baffled.
June 13, 20178 yr From a mechanics point of view..... Have you tried a hammer? Lol On a serious note, the lower connection in that pic looks to be pushed in Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
June 13, 20178 yr Author 14 hours ago, mattiekane said: From a mechanics point of view..... Have you tried a hammer? Lol On a serious note, the lower connection in that pic looks to be pushed in Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Haha it's about it get the hammer! Sorry which one in particular? Not very good with electrical stuff...how should I go about fixing? Screwdriver?
June 23, 20178 yr Author Right to follow this up. Switched the bulbs around, it's not the connection. It's the bulb I think...can't get it to fit in snugly.
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