This is an indication of the wires not connected correctly to the switch. The ground wire should not be broken or cut as this will not deliver electricity to the sockets in which the bulb is fitted.īad switch – The tail light switch does not turn on or flickers and remains off.
The wiring going to the tail lights may be damaged or broken with cracks in the insulation. To correct this, you may have to obtain the diagram to visually inspect the system. There may be broken wires along the relay system. An improperly grounded wire can cause excess charge to build up in the system and cause a short circuit.
This may happen because the relay is not grounded correctly. But when it fails – the connection is not completed. In this case, the relay will transfer power from the battery to the taillights. Automatic relays automate this function where power flows are on or off at particular times. A relay controls the power flowing through a system. They control one electrical circuit by shutting or opening connections in another circuit. A broken filament will not produce any light thus you will have to replace it with a new bulb.īad relay – Relays are switches that open or close the circuits electronically or electromechanically. The high resistance filament is placed between to electrodes that glow when current is passed through this system. Unscrew the bulb and inspect it closely to check if the filament is broken. In some cars, there is an access panel that has to be removed to reach inside to twist out the spent bulb. You may have to remove the cover of the tail light. This burnt-out bulb does not affect the circuitry of the light system and it continues to function normally. When the filament inside the bulb breaks it cannot illuminate the gas enclosed within the glass cover. In many instances, you can see the break in the metal strip of the fuse.īurnt out light bulbs – The other reason your tail lights are not working but your headlights are maybe a blown bulb. If it does not light up then, replace the fuse with another of the similar amperage and size. If the tester lights up – your fuse is functioning fine. When you have located the fuse for the tail lights use a fuse tester to check the connection. You will find the year, the model-specific make specified on the diagram. If it is not indicated there then consult the car manual. Their function is usually enlisted on the cover. To access the fuses, you have to take off the lid.Įach of these fuses controls a different component. It is mostly a large black box with many wires connected to it. The other common situation of the fuse box is under the hood. In some automobiles, they may be on the side of the dashboard allowing the passenger side door to open all the way. Here the fuse panel is on the passenger side underneath the dash behind the plastic panel. When the band melts the circuit breaks and protects the electrical system and the lights from damage.įuses are located in two regions of the car As the rear lights are not connected, they do not illuminate.Ī fuse is a band of metal alloy inside a plastic container It is designed to break in the event of a power surge. When the fuse is blown it does not allow the circuit to complete. The common causes the tail lights do not work are īlow fuse – The first thing the mechanics check is the fuse corresponding to the rear lights. You may receive a ticket or citation from the traffic police. When the tail lights fail or do not function properly the car becomes a danger or hazard to self and others on the road. While the brake light switch is connected to the brake pedal which comes on when the pedal is pressed. The power flows through a relay to the rear lights when the switch is turned on. The rear lights are controlled by the same switch as the headlights. In most automobiles, the taillights are red while the brake lights are a brighter, more luminous red. The brake lights turn on when you apply pressure on the brakes. The taillights come on when your headlights are on or your parking brake is engaged.
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During the day the headlights are off and only the rear lights are used to indicate that the driver is applying brakes. This indicates to the person behind you to stop or slow down and change their path. These lights illuminate brighter when you are applying brakes. The taillights indicate the size and shape of your vehicle besides your position on the road to other drivers. They become even more important while driving at night, low visibility conditions such as fog, storms, rain, and other bad weather. The rear or tail lights are a safety feature on your automobile.
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