2G Brake light issue

[projectalon13]

Alright guys i have a 96 Talon TSI AWD and was informed by a co worker that my drivers side brake lights is out. So i bought the new bulb and replaced it. However still doesnt work.

When the car is on and none of the lights are turned on (neither the daytime lights or headlights), when i push the brake pedal the drivers side brake light turns on however its much dimmer than the passenger side. However when the headlights are on and you push the brake pedal the drivers side brake light just turns off.

If you look at the actual bulb itself there are 2 things that can light up. One is supposed to light up to be the actual tail light. Then both are supposed to light up when you push the brake pedal (that's what I'm assuming).

Anyone know whats causing this issue? I checked the fuses and they are fine and i looked at the wiring to the lights and nothing seems out of place. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

 

[97gst_spyder]

Clean all the contacts on the bulb socket and wiring harness. Its either a ground or socket issue.

 

[projectalon13]

thanks 97gst spyder. I relooked at the actual bulb receptacle thing and yeah where the ground wire feeds up and into is showing some signs of melting. So time for a new one of those.

 

[dsm92talonboost]

pull out a test light also and check to make sure your getting power if it dont fix your problem.

 

[Hugolm10]

I had a similar problem to urs all I did was go into part outs get a brake light harness from someone n my problems were fixed just for $5

 

[Talon IV]

Yeah it could very well be bad contacts or just a bad socket, but it almost sounds like you may have a short to power somewhere in that light circuit. Not blowing any fuses or anything?

 

[Leonthefaded]

Check the fuses. and the inspect the wiring harness for the bulbs. I checked the one on my 2005 canyons tailights, come to find out it caught on fire without my knowledge.