Choas

Do have a multimeter? With one you might be able to tell if the socket is getting power without spending money on a new bulb.

HYPERBOY

nooo i dont... but if their was no power going to them what happens??



and would a diagnostic on the car really tell me if my tail lights dont work??

Choas

I would pick one up and what it would tell you is if they were getting power or not. If there is no power going to them you need to find a wiring diagram find out which wire powers the brake lights test it at it source see if it has power. If yes run a new line (you have a short) if no then you most likely have a bad relay.

HYPERBOY

and how do i do about to changing the relay?

LEX ES300

Hmm, looks like its getting pretty involved!

If it were me, I'd just get it checked out at my local auto electrician.

LEX ES 300

Choas

Need to find out if it is the relay first. If it is I'm not sure off the top of my head.

exodus_2

iTrader: (15)

so you hit the brake nothing works except your third brake light but when you turn on your headlamp it turns on. Sounds like 100% light bulb to me. those double filament light bulb needs replacements. i get this a lot every day when im working. customers come in and say no brack light.
most of them has bulb problem. if no single light is on from your back then i'd check the fuse.

Woogie

Change out the bulbs yourself before you pay some autotech to perform eletrical tests on the car. The bulbs are less than 6 dollars for the pair the last time I checked.

LEX ES300

We've all suggested this and Hyperboy says he's already tried this

llcoolpass

lex es300 has a pt, really check it

sometimes, the socket can become corroded or the wiring at it are , so check for that, youll need a multimeter

Choas

YES!!!Go to RadioShack they are cheap and they have so many uses.

HYPERBOY

im going to go get bulbs first.
if that doesnt work then multimeter!

Lazy

iTrader: (2)

It should be your bulb, I have the same problem with mines.. you should see if the things are touching inside.. There should be 2. One is for when you turn on your headlights and the other one is for the brake light.

HYPERBOY

well yesterday i went to get new bulbs... i popped them in and still nothing...

i asked service at pep boys to see how much a electrical diagnostics would be and he proudly said 99.99

wtf?! theres gotta be a cheaper/easier way!

Choas

Has this been tried yet multimeter's are cheap?