Driver's side brake light not working

2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT

165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD

JANET PARKE

MEMBER
1 POST

Driver side brake light will not work when I apply the brake pedal .all other lights work. Changed the socket because it was corroded and of course the bulb. But it still won't work . Can you help?

Nov 28, 2020 at 2:45 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hi,

If the other brake light is working and the lights on the left side (other than the brake light)are working, then we know it isn't a switch or a ground issue.

I attached a pic below showing a portion of the wiring schematic. I circled two things in the pic. First, I want you to check if there is power to the green wire at the light when the brake is applied.

If there isn't, then the next concern is the splice I circled. Chances are the connection has failed. If you look at pic 2, it explains where the joint connector is located. I will need you to check there next.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Do this and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe

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Nov 28, 2020 at 9:59 PM

JANET PARKE

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The problem has been fixed. thank you all. it was the socket where the bulb went in, it was burnt on the inside.

Apr 20, 2021 at 9:24 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS is one of best! Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Apr 20, 2021 at 9:24 AM

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