foxc1987 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Hi new to the club Pleasure to be here and looking forward to learning of you knowledgable members I have a mk1 focus 2001 1.8 Zetec Got an issue with my brake/tail lights Basically when I turn the lights on my central brake light is on as well as tail lights only dim but enough to see Then when I apply the brakes my tail lights go off and the central light illuminates The 2 brake lights on the side do not come on either Had a look on the web and many places say it's an earth issue I have chased both earths and found that they are in good condition Any ideas? I don't want to send the car the heaven (scrap yard) Cheers in advance Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Check the wires in the rubber sleeve between the roof and hatch. Over time the insulation on the wires gets brittle and either causes short circuits after rain or causes the wires to snap. You may need to have damaged secrions cut out and patched. I had this on my old mk1 and applying the brakes caused the boot lock to pop and it blew the lock motor after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have completely stripped the boot and checked every wire they all look brand new I have contact cleaned every connection and cleaned every earth. Just completely lost with it Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Sometimes a fused bulb can cause this type of error. Try unplugging the third brake light and see if the problem persists. Do you have any LED Bulbs fitted in any of the brake lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Will try that not at home at the mo, No LEDs don't rate then Thank you for you help and will let you know how that gets on Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 When this used to happen on the old ford escorts fiestas and the like it was the connector had got corrosion in it causing a really bad earth that's the first place I would be looking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Checked all connections nice and clean Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It's defo something that's common to all the lights which will be an earth is there any corrosion on any of the light circuit or in the bulb holders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have checked all the rear but not the front, but there on a different circuit Thank you everyone for your help Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just a thought have you checked the wiring going to the number plate light as this is one area you would get water ingress this is where my mates was constantly blowing the fuse from . Any signs of corrosion on the connectors or wiring or possible chaffed wire in that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I have had a quick look but couldn't see anything will have a proper look when home again Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Stoney871 great idea with removing the central light it did sort of work, what I have happening now is that both tail lights switch on The central brake light stays off I apply the brake the driver side brake light turns on but no passenger side or central light Any more ideas? Both number plate lights look black as hell so swapped but no different to previous comment Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stoney871 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 There has to be an earthing fault somewhere. You may find that the best option is to let an auto electrician have a look. They are pretty good at diagnosing annoying electrical gremlins and shouldn't cost the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Ok cheers for all the help Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Best of luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Will do Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 It's a bulb holder, any ideas where best place to get them from? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Which one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Stop and tail bulb holder Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxc1987 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Mk1 focus 2001 Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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