Brake light bulb?

Hi:
You need to remove the light assembly to replace the bulbs. Open the trunk, and you may have to move some of the carpet to find the wing nuts that hold the lens in place. Remove the plastic wing nuts and remove the lens assembly, replace the bulb, and reverse the sequence. As far as the 3rd brake light, I believe you need to gain access to the bulbs from the trunk also.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe

It can be the brake switch or a shorted wire causing the problem. Check to see if power is coming from the white wire leading to lights. If not then check at brake switch. If other brake lights are working then it is probably a shorted wire or bad ground.

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I do not have specific directions for this procedure, so I will do my best to explain how it is done.

Access to the light and socket will be done through the trunk of the vehicle.

Locate the socket and bulb and turn it 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove.

Now, if you are getting an aftermarket replacement socket, make sure it is of the same size and design as the one in the vehicle. An aftermarket part will most likely not have the correct plug in wiring, so you will have to wire it in.

If you are getting an OEM part that is direct fit, you will simply unplug the old wiring/socket and plug the new one in.

If you are using an aftermarket socket that needs wired into the system, to avoid a short while working either disconnect the negative battery terminal so no power is present, or make sure no one touches the brake pedal until the job is done.

The light socket will only have two wires. The car's wiring should be the same. Simply cut the original wiring and expose the copper inside aprox 1/2" in length. Do this to both the car's wiring as well as the new wiring for the socket. Next, using what is called a butt connector, crimp the wiring securely into the connector so that none of the copper wiring is exposed. For added protection, you can wrap the connectors with electrical tape.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

Take care,
Joe