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Brake lights dont work when in drive but do when auto lights
My side brake lights don't work when driving, top one does. But when I am in neutral and the lights are set to auto both side red brake lights are on ok, any ideas thanks?
Have you check the bulbs arn't blown? A blown build does some weird Mark
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13th May 2014 10:14 pm
braduk
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The red side lights are on ok when in neutral or parked and the lights are switched to auto, so bulbs cant be blown?
13th May 2014 10:45 pm
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The bulbs are dual filament P21 5W, have you removed one to check they're intact?GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
13th May 2014 11:07 pm
Bushwanderer
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Brad,
Replace the bulbs with genuine units. Problem should be solved.
Don't confuse the tail lights with the stop lights, they use different filaments.The Bearded Dragon
14th May 2014 2:17 am
armalites
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Hi Brad, I've read this through a few times and I'm not actually sure I understand what your problem is.
On a D3 there are 2 tail light bulbs on each side. For some reason Landrover decided to use twin filament bulbs in both positions. Only one bulb on each side is wired to be brake light. Narpy did a mod to enable both as brake lights.
So...
Do you have both tail light bulbs working on both sides?
Do the brake light ones work when the lights are off?
Do the brake light one work when the lights are on as well?IID PRO
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14th May 2014 8:56 am
braduk
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Thanks, think ive confused myself, so when testing the brake lights which setting should the lights be, auto or the 0 symbol when you turn the dial left, also what gear should the stick be in, neutral, park, drive etc?
And if they have gone both sides where do I source cheap ones thanks?
14th May 2014 7:18 pm
Disco_Mikey
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To avoid any confusion, leave the lights off, while checking the brake lights My D3 Build Thread
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braduk wrote:
And if they have gone both sides where do I source cheap ones thanks?
The cheap ones tend to cause more problems, but genuine LR or a OEM like Lucas.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
14th May 2014 7:54 pm
braduk
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Location: Yorkshire
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Yep seems both are out, its a 2005 HSE so could anyone kindly point out where I can get what I need cheers, is it easy job replacing them. Where can I source genuine LR bulbs then thanks?
14th May 2014 9:29 pm
Narpy
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You'll get OEM from your nearest LandRover showroom spares dept.
Very easy to change, open tailgate, remove two screws ( you'll see them ) and pull the whole light unit to the back of the car and Robert should be your mothers brother.
On the other hand, the two lower bulbs are also stop + tail twin filament. You can swap them over and be sorted again without paying anything. Mods:
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14th May 2014 9:54 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Open the tailgate, and remove the two cross-head screws that hold the rear light into the body. Pull the light out from the body, best pull the bottom of the light first, you may have to carefully use a plastic spatula to release it.
Once out, you will see the bulb pack on the back, simply unclip and change the bulbs.
Best place to get LR genuine bulbs is LR dealer.
14th May 2014 9:55 pm
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Great minds......
14th May 2014 9:55 pm
braduk
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Thanks, so Copley Landrover Halifax is my nearest dealer, I need to go there yes?
14th May 2014 11:16 pm
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