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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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brake lights

I noticed tonight that both my tail lights were out im not sure if the 3rd brake light was out. Could it just be a fuse or something else
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Try replacing the bulbs first to see if that could be it, then have someone hold the brake for you while you check the 3rd brake light.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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i don't know if me changing out the bulbs to LEDs caused the problem or not but they have been working fine for months.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Try checking the fusebox either under the hood or in the drivers side footwell. I'm not sure which fuse number you'd be looking for but check em all to see if any are blown. This shouldn't take longer than 15 min to do.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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ill try tomorrow. Ive done some searching around but only have come up with bc-1 issues from doing a fog light mod which i don't have done
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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All fuses are good switch to new bulbs still nothing? Any ideas
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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I'd start with (if feasible) undoing the LED mods. The BC1 is electronics, and sadly sort of a black box as far as inputs vs. outputs. When in doubt, eliminate variables.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Does the bc1 just deal with the brake lights or all the lights? Reason I ask is that I have LEDs other places but all is fine with them. I have had the LEDs in the tail lights for months now no problems
 
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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The BC1 controls almost all lighting, both inside and out.

My first guess would have been that your LED's burned out. Aftermarket LED bulbs often have a short life because they don't have adequate heatsinks. However, you said you tried new bulbs. How is the rest of the taillight (running lights)?

The wiring diagram shows that the brake pedal is connected to a brake light switch above it, and it is connected to fuse F6. However, I don't know how to check it. Does your 3rd brake light work?
 
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