1992 Honda Civic -- With no lights on my brake lights will work fine. But with either the running or headlights on, they will not work. All the other lights work fine (blinkers, running, headlights, interior, hazards, etc) Any suggestions of what may be wrong here? I've checked the fuses and replaced the bulbs... Let me add that the tail %26amp; head lights were both just changed. Tails first %26amp; no problems. I never thought to re-check the tails once the new headlights were installed. Don't know if that has anything to do with it, but wanted to add that detail in... Any help is definetly appreciated!
With headlights on my brake lights won't work?
It's quite possible that it could be the stop lamp switch. (Located on the brake pedal...usually behind it)
With headlights on my brake lights won't work?
Bad ground connection on the taillight circuit. Circuits that share common parts (The bulb base ground shell and socket in this case) have a tendency to look for a better ground in an adjacent circuit. In this case, even though the taillights and brake lights are on two separate bulb filaments-both filaments share a common ground through the bulb base and socket. Because of this if the taillights can't find a good ground through their own circuit-it'll ground through the adjacent stop light circuit.
Electricity always follows the path of least resistance.
Try removing the taillight/brake light bulbs and cleaning out the socket (wiping it with a bit of WD40 on a rag is good enough.) Make sure there's no corrosion in the socket or bulb base and that no filaments inside the bulbs are loose.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
My brake lights are always on, even when the cars off.?
My brake lights never turn off in my 95 nissan altima. I have to take the fuse out for them to turn off. The regular tail lights work perfectly. I changed out the brake light switch and still nothing. Anyone know a solution?
My brake lights are always on, even when the cars off.?
There is a short to ground in the wiring somewhere between the brake switch and the brake lights. Follow the wiring harness looking for a place where the wire may have rubbed through the insulation and is touching metal somewhere.
My brake lights are always on, even when the cars off.?
Short in the brake light circuit.
try lifting up on the brake pedal you may have to conjure a spring to the pedal to hold it up
If you replaced the switch and the problem continues, you will need to adjust the switch so it will be off when the brake pedal is not depressed.
you have a short. get a 12 volt light from a auto parts store and track it down.
look under the driver side dash,where the brake pedal goes up by the steering column,there is a switch there,it may be loose,if yes re tighten it.The lock nut may have come loose.The plunger springy has to make contact with brake pedal when the pedal is up,not being used.
sounds to me like the switch under the brake pedal is stuck. remove it and clean or just get a new one. if the problem persists see a mechanic because you don't seem to mechanically inclined.
maybe the brake light switch need adjusted.
replace the brake light switch on top of the brake pedal.
My brake lights are always on, even when the cars off.?
There is a short to ground in the wiring somewhere between the brake switch and the brake lights. Follow the wiring harness looking for a place where the wire may have rubbed through the insulation and is touching metal somewhere.
My brake lights are always on, even when the cars off.?
Short in the brake light circuit.
try lifting up on the brake pedal you may have to conjure a spring to the pedal to hold it up
If you replaced the switch and the problem continues, you will need to adjust the switch so it will be off when the brake pedal is not depressed.
you have a short. get a 12 volt light from a auto parts store and track it down.
look under the driver side dash,where the brake pedal goes up by the steering column,there is a switch there,it may be loose,if yes re tighten it.The lock nut may have come loose.The plunger springy has to make contact with brake pedal when the pedal is up,not being used.
sounds to me like the switch under the brake pedal is stuck. remove it and clean or just get a new one. if the problem persists see a mechanic because you don't seem to mechanically inclined.
maybe the brake light switch need adjusted.
replace the brake light switch on top of the brake pedal.
What are the chances of a Judge dismissing a case for no tail lights? ?
This is a two part question.
First, I was driving home the other night from purchasing a car from a private owner. I had inspected the car during the day time so I didn't think to check the rear tailights to make sure they were working. It took a while to finish the deal so I didn't leave his home till about 4pm and took about 2 hours to get home due to traffic etc.
I got pulled over while I was almost home and the state trooper told me I could bring a reciept showing it is fixed or pay the ticket. I showed him the bill of sale to prove I had JUST bought the car. He said he couldnt promise it would be dismissed if I brought in proof of fixing it however.
Can I win this case? I know negligence is not an excuse but considering the circumstances, I would think it would be dismissed.
Secondly,
How easy is it to change the court date and time? I'll be out of town that week so I need to reschedule.. does changing the court date hurt my chances of dismissal?
What are the chances of a Judge dismissing a case for no tail lights? ?
The trooper was right. Show the receipt or any proof to the court that your taillights are working and the judge may reduce or dismiss the ticket. You may still have to pay court costs though. You don't have to wait until your court date. Call the court and set up a time you can meet with them and go to where they are and show them your receipt and or proof you have taken care of it.
What are the chances of a Judge dismissing a case for no tail lights? ?
Very high....fix the tail light then take a picture of it and inform the judge that the police did not ticket you correctly. Make sure you change the date on the camera ;-)
In California, you would have to find a peace officer, have him inspect the vehicle and sign-off the citation proving the light is working. Then take it to court and have it dismissed as a fix-it ticket after payment of a small fee.
You could win the case, particularly if officer a) does not show, b) shows without independent recollection of the incident and/or c) testifies but doesn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the offense.
It's not a moving violation so don't worry about points.
Why in the world would you even be involved in this?
You should pay the fine (probably less than $100) and move on. It is a misdemeanor and involves no points, usually.
The law is that you are responsible for the condition of the vehichle you drive. That includes insurance. You might want to quit while you are even (don't be concerned with getting ahead). If you are asked by the court to show proof of insurance at the time you drove the car, you are probably screwed without a kiss.
I think it's pretty easy to change a court date, just call in.
Also I think you have a pretty good chance of getting it dropped. Plus you have nothing to lose. I'd get them fixed. Driver the car there so you can show the judge it's been fixed and explain your situation.
You basically have nothing to lose.
Okay, I would bet you have a good chance of getting it dismissed.
I would get the light fixed and take the receipt with you to court. Take a picture if you fix it yourself. Explain to the judge what had happened. Show him you were responsible and had it fixed right away with the receipt or picture or both.
That should do the trick. If they don't dismiss it, most likely they will reduce the ticket. If they decide to stick you with the ticket, they have payment options available if you cannot afford to pay it.
Changing your court date is not a problem. They understand that you have a life too. There should be a phone number or something on the ticket for the courthouse, call them and they can direct you on what to do to change your court date.
Just make sure you show up! They will issue a bench warrant for failure to appear if you do not show.
Good Luck!
First, I was driving home the other night from purchasing a car from a private owner. I had inspected the car during the day time so I didn't think to check the rear tailights to make sure they were working. It took a while to finish the deal so I didn't leave his home till about 4pm and took about 2 hours to get home due to traffic etc.
I got pulled over while I was almost home and the state trooper told me I could bring a reciept showing it is fixed or pay the ticket. I showed him the bill of sale to prove I had JUST bought the car. He said he couldnt promise it would be dismissed if I brought in proof of fixing it however.
Can I win this case? I know negligence is not an excuse but considering the circumstances, I would think it would be dismissed.
Secondly,
How easy is it to change the court date and time? I'll be out of town that week so I need to reschedule.. does changing the court date hurt my chances of dismissal?
What are the chances of a Judge dismissing a case for no tail lights? ?
The trooper was right. Show the receipt or any proof to the court that your taillights are working and the judge may reduce or dismiss the ticket. You may still have to pay court costs though. You don't have to wait until your court date. Call the court and set up a time you can meet with them and go to where they are and show them your receipt and or proof you have taken care of it.
What are the chances of a Judge dismissing a case for no tail lights? ?
Very high....fix the tail light then take a picture of it and inform the judge that the police did not ticket you correctly. Make sure you change the date on the camera ;-)
In California, you would have to find a peace officer, have him inspect the vehicle and sign-off the citation proving the light is working. Then take it to court and have it dismissed as a fix-it ticket after payment of a small fee.
You could win the case, particularly if officer a) does not show, b) shows without independent recollection of the incident and/or c) testifies but doesn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the offense.
It's not a moving violation so don't worry about points.
Why in the world would you even be involved in this?
You should pay the fine (probably less than $100) and move on. It is a misdemeanor and involves no points, usually.
The law is that you are responsible for the condition of the vehichle you drive. That includes insurance. You might want to quit while you are even (don't be concerned with getting ahead). If you are asked by the court to show proof of insurance at the time you drove the car, you are probably screwed without a kiss.
I think it's pretty easy to change a court date, just call in.
Also I think you have a pretty good chance of getting it dropped. Plus you have nothing to lose. I'd get them fixed. Driver the car there so you can show the judge it's been fixed and explain your situation.
You basically have nothing to lose.
Okay, I would bet you have a good chance of getting it dismissed.
I would get the light fixed and take the receipt with you to court. Take a picture if you fix it yourself. Explain to the judge what had happened. Show him you were responsible and had it fixed right away with the receipt or picture or both.
That should do the trick. If they don't dismiss it, most likely they will reduce the ticket. If they decide to stick you with the ticket, they have payment options available if you cannot afford to pay it.
Changing your court date is not a problem. They understand that you have a life too. There should be a phone number or something on the ticket for the courthouse, call them and they can direct you on what to do to change your court date.
Just make sure you show up! They will issue a bench warrant for failure to appear if you do not show.
Good Luck!
How to change oil in a 96 jeep grand cherokee and how to replace a rear tail light as well.?
Just wondering how easy it is to access both of these different things.
How to change oil in a 96 jeep grand cherokee and how to replace a rear tail light as well.?
no sweat real easy. oil drain plug is on the bottom of oil pan. you will need to slide underneath to get at it. oil filter is on the side of the block, get that while you're down there. rear light, get at them from the inside rear panel. nothin to it. go fo it.
How to change oil in a 96 jeep grand cherokee and how to replace a rear tail light as well.?
the tail light you can access by opening your trunk (lift gate) and looking at the lens there should be some Philips (+) head screws. after you remove them the lens assembly will come right off you van then twist the bulb holders and remove the bulbs. the oil change part of your question you should probably have a friend walk you through this process. if you don't do it right you could really screw something up.
It's easier said than done, simply get in your Jeep, start it up and drive it over to your local mechanics garage and pay him to change the oil and replace the bulb.
Then you can run around and tell your friends you just changed your oil and replaced the light for under $30.00 and the best part about it was you never even got dirty doing it.
Remember this: If you take your car to like any shop and they forget to tighten the drain plug and after you leave and you're driving down the street the oil leaks out and the engine locks up. Guess who's paying for the repairs? Not you, but that shop is.
Good Luck
How to change oil in a 96 jeep grand cherokee and how to replace a rear tail light as well.?
no sweat real easy. oil drain plug is on the bottom of oil pan. you will need to slide underneath to get at it. oil filter is on the side of the block, get that while you're down there. rear light, get at them from the inside rear panel. nothin to it. go fo it.
How to change oil in a 96 jeep grand cherokee and how to replace a rear tail light as well.?
the tail light you can access by opening your trunk (lift gate) and looking at the lens there should be some Philips (+) head screws. after you remove them the lens assembly will come right off you van then twist the bulb holders and remove the bulbs. the oil change part of your question you should probably have a friend walk you through this process. if you don't do it right you could really screw something up.
It's easier said than done, simply get in your Jeep, start it up and drive it over to your local mechanics garage and pay him to change the oil and replace the bulb.
Then you can run around and tell your friends you just changed your oil and replaced the light for under $30.00 and the best part about it was you never even got dirty doing it.
Remember this: If you take your car to like any shop and they forget to tighten the drain plug and after you leave and you're driving down the street the oil leaks out and the engine locks up. Guess who's paying for the repairs? Not you, but that shop is.
Good Luck
BMW 325i Tail Light.?
Im about to get a 2006 BMW 325i and i noticed that the style of the tail lights arent the best and i was wondering if it would be possible to change the 325i tail lights to a 2006 BMW 525i tail lights? and if possible what would be a good estimate of the cost to exchange them?
BMW 325i Tail Light.?
the wont fit... you would have to change the whole rear end... that is expensive
BMW 325i Tail Light.?
The 325i tail lights are smaller than the 525i tail lights. You can get up graded versions though on the internet.identifying rows printer wont turn on
BMW 325i Tail Light.?
the wont fit... you would have to change the whole rear end... that is expensive
BMW 325i Tail Light.?
The 325i tail lights are smaller than the 525i tail lights. You can get up graded versions though on the internet.
My taillights dont work but my head lights do?! what gives?
so.. my headlights work and my brake lights work. my turning signals blink and all but at night my tail lights wont light up until i brake and then they shut off again? .... my interior lights dont work either.
i changed the fuse so its not that.
My taillights dont work but my head lights do?! what gives?
there must be an electrical problem (short circuit) somewhere. my boyfriends car did the same. take it to an auto electrician,they'll be able to fix it
My taillights dont work but my head lights do?! what gives?
Did your check you bulbs? Your taillight bulbs are double filaments and it seems like the filaments for the tail light part are burned out.
It has to be one of the taillight bulbs. It's possible that it could actually be a front parking light also. In all probability it's one of the back ones though.
You probably have daytime running lights that are automatically turned on with your ignition. Try using the head light switch to turn your head lights on.
Maybe it has got to do with the wiring. The wiring could be a lose contact. Have it checked.
sounds to me like one of the lights itself is out, and it might be causing both of them not to work. I could be it is not getting connection. Have you had it hooked up to a camper or trailer of any sorts. You might have a short in the system.
Again, no car info??? It maybe your switch shorting out, does your dash panel light up when you turn your lights on? also try just turing on your parking lamp any lamps on?
Was the old fuse blown? Do you have a trailer plug? If the old fuse was blown, the new one could have blown straight away. Check the trailer plug, if you have one, for dirt and corrosion which might cause a short circuit, or your trailer wiring to see if you have bottomed out on it and stripped the wires.
Otherwise check the globes.
i changed the fuse so its not that.
My taillights dont work but my head lights do?! what gives?
there must be an electrical problem (short circuit) somewhere. my boyfriends car did the same. take it to an auto electrician,they'll be able to fix it
My taillights dont work but my head lights do?! what gives?
Did your check you bulbs? Your taillight bulbs are double filaments and it seems like the filaments for the tail light part are burned out.
It has to be one of the taillight bulbs. It's possible that it could actually be a front parking light also. In all probability it's one of the back ones though.
You probably have daytime running lights that are automatically turned on with your ignition. Try using the head light switch to turn your head lights on.
Maybe it has got to do with the wiring. The wiring could be a lose contact. Have it checked.
sounds to me like one of the lights itself is out, and it might be causing both of them not to work. I could be it is not getting connection. Have you had it hooked up to a camper or trailer of any sorts. You might have a short in the system.
Again, no car info??? It maybe your switch shorting out, does your dash panel light up when you turn your lights on? also try just turing on your parking lamp any lamps on?
Was the old fuse blown? Do you have a trailer plug? If the old fuse was blown, the new one could have blown straight away. Check the trailer plug, if you have one, for dirt and corrosion which might cause a short circuit, or your trailer wiring to see if you have bottomed out on it and stripped the wires.
Otherwise check the globes.
I want to change my rear tail light for a after market light ,how do i unplug the socket ,do the inside panel?
how do i get at the plug to get the whole light out
I want to change my rear tail light for a after market light ,how do i unplug the socket ,do the inside panel?
well i have a honda civic, and when i changed my light i had to go into the trunk, pull the carpet away from the back, and the lights should be tucked in back there. depends on your car tho, do you still have the owners manual? if so, check that. :)
I want to change my rear tail light for a after market light ,how do i unplug the socket ,do the inside panel?
well i have a honda civic, and when i changed my light i had to go into the trunk, pull the carpet away from the back, and the lights should be tucked in back there. depends on your car tho, do you still have the owners manual? if so, check that. :)
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