Leoschariot Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi guys I get a message on my dash about stop bulb fault I have narrowed this down to the high level brake light. However, when I went to change the bulb I noticed it was fine and so replaced it and the light worked again Neck time I drove car, same fault message appeared. Light wasn't working I have repeated the process 3 times, everytime I get the light working then it stops again. Any ideas what the issue could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 it could be an earth issue, check the holder and wiring for any signs of corrosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoschariot Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 It seems that when I leave the trim off the interior if the car( on the boot), the light keeps working. Looks like must be an issue with the trim part affecting the wiring when I replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
137699 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Or it's a failing filament which is touching & re-fusing back together. On my old Zafira I had this continually for about a year before the bulb finally blew properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoschariot Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Oh right so you reckon if I tried a new bulb it may cure the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
137699 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Well for the few pence it costs for a new bulb it's got to be worth a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 agree with the bulb, it could be coincidence. If the new bulb fails, I suggest you look at the contact element underneath where the bulb sits, may be worth using a pair of needlenose pliers and gently pulling them up to ensure the connection is valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza B Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I have exactly the same problem. Bulb checked buy are never burnt out or damaged. Replaced anyway. The fault disappears for 1 minute to 5 minutes of driving, then returns. I've checked the wiring, cleaned the contacts, and checked the high vis brake light wiring loom. Baffled. I also have the intermittent parking sensors issue and one faulty heating switch for the drivers seat. Ford S Max titanium 2.5t 2007. Please help, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I'm having the exact same issue. Tried several bulbs too. Did anyone get to the bottom of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Preston Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 24 September 2013 at 4:21 PM, mintalkin said: it could be an earth issue, check the holder and wiring for any signs of corrosion. Check your wiring at the tail gate for breaks that's what happened with mine it's fine now fixed by my son classic rear stop light fault hope this helps 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Preston Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Ps it did stop my car dead simple disconnect the battery and re connect resets so you can get home 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willhiscock Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I have same issue with rear high break light put new bulb in nothing happened help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willhiscock Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 8/8/2019 at 11:36 PM, Brian Preston said: Check your wiring at the tail gate for breaks that's what happened with mine it's fine now fixed by my son classic rear stop light fault hope this helps 👍 Where was break on urs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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