Why are my rear tail lights not working?

Rear Tail lights not working. Fuse? Both my rear tail lights just suddenly decided not to turn on when i turn on the head lights on my MK4 golf. Any idea which fuse it would on the panel? Or could it be another problem someone here has come by before? stupid question: are you sure its not just the bulbs that are shot? You need a brake switch.

How can I tell if my tail lights have a fuse?

When you have located the fuse for the tail lights use a fuse tester to check the connection. If the tester lights up – your fuse is functioning fine. If it does not light up then, replace the fuse with another of the similar amperage and size. In many instances, you can see the break in the metal strip of the fuse.

What to do if your dashboard light does not work?

A blown fuse can disable the vehicle’s dashboard light. The fuse box may be under the hood, or near the floor, near the brake pedal, or there may be two fuse boxes in both places. Refer to the diagram on the fuse box cover to locate the correct fuse. Replace the dashboard light fuse if necessary. Note: also check if the tail lights are working.

What happens when your brake lights are not working?

While the brake light switch is connected to the brake pedal which comes on when the pedal is pressed. When the tail lights fail or do not function properly the car becomes a danger or hazard to self and others on the road. You may receive a ticket or citation from the traffic police. The Causes Why Tail Lights Not Working

What happens when your tail lights are not working?

When the tail lights fail or do not function properly the car becomes a danger or hazard to self and others on the road. You may receive a ticket or citation from the traffic police. Blow fuse – The first thing the mechanics check is the fuse corresponding to the rear lights.

Are there any brake lights or tail lights?

I pulled over checked the fuses and again the Tail light fuse was out Put a new one in nothing. Now my taillights don’t work but Brake lights, Turn signals are good. The license plate light is out as well along with both front and rear marker lights).

Why did my tail light fuse blow out?

My taillight fuse blew, I changed it up with a new 15A and thought all was good and it was for a little bit (2days). Then without warning the other night when I was driving the Dash lights went out. I pulled over checked the fuses and again the Tail light fuse was out Put a new one in nothing.

How do you know if you have dash lights or tail lights?

Starting to get nervous might have to 1. find a shop and 2. shell out some $$ to find the problem. Tail lights and dash lights are connected through the fuse. Sounds like your fuse is blown. This is a standard thing in all cars (at least before Auto Light controls) When the dash goes dark you know you are driving without tail lights.

What are the relays for a tail light?

1. TAIL fuse 2. TAIL relay (USA only) 3. Headlamp dimmer switch assy 4. Daytime running light relay (USA only) 5. Wire harness The tail lamp relay is relay number B, 2md from the left in the RH junction box 15. TAILLAMP RELAY (a) Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

Why is my matrix tail light not working?

The relay behind the glove box was out of the socket and I had to push it in to make the connection. My 2007 Matrix tail light would not work. Fuse was okay and bulbs were new. The hardest part of the job was to find the fuse boxes and relay box (fuse box underneath hood, under driver side and relay behind glove box).

Why are the brake lights not working but the tail lights are?

Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location). Push the bulbs and turn them counterclockwise to remove from the socket.

What to do when your tail lights are not working?

If he or she suspects a blown fuse, they will remove the corresponding fuse for the tail lights to see if it is blown. If so, the mechanic will then replace it with a fuse appropriately rated for the amperage. If only one of the tail lights appears to be out, the mechanic should check to see if the unlit bulb is burned out.

When do you need to replace a tail light fuse?

On most new cars, the fuse would have to be removed to be checked due to the arrangement of the fuses. If the piece of metal inside the taillight fuse is intact, the fuse is still good. If the piece of metal looks broken or fractured, the fuse is blown and will need replacing.

What happens when a bulb on a rear light goes out?

A burned out bulb will not affect the circuit of the entire rear light system, and the other rear light should continue to function normally. Bad relay: A relay transfers power from the battery to the lights themselves, but when a relay fails, the connection is unable to be completed.