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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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hey guys, i need your help. this is the light that is on.

brake fluid level is almost at the max.

brake pads are in great condition.

replaced all the bulbs in the tail lights.

what can it be?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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did you check your 3rd brake light?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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yes, i replaced all the bulbs in the 3rd brake light as well.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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have someone break and double check
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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i have done that and all the lights are working
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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do you have aftermarket taillights?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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no, they are stock
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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i have done that and all the lights are working
u think they are, but they not. i had this light when i bought mine. light was on, couldnt find a light out then noticed sometimes one on the 3rd brake light didnt always light up sometimes it did PLUS the side on the main lights was out and i didnt notice it at first. TRUST me u have a light out
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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did u check ur license plate lights?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
u think they are, but they not. i had this light when i bought mine. light was on, couldnt find a light out then noticed sometimes one on the 3rd brake light didnt always light up sometimes it did PLUS the side on the main lights was out and i didnt notice it at first. TRUST me u have a light out
i replaced all the bulbs in the tail lights and 3rd brake light with brand new ones.

then i removed all the socket from the tail lights just so i can see if the light are working and they all light up
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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did u check ur license plate lights?

yes, i checked that too
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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i have a friend with a GS coming by my house tonight. i gonna try to swapping both tail lights and 3rd brake light with his. hope that helps.... wish me luck
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maybe got wrong bulbs? wrong wattage?
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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i thot i was crazy too but it was the high mount bulbs.
maybe you could reset your ecu? might help, maybe
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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my taillight dash light comes on a lot too n wat i realized is that sometimes the light will come on and sometimes it wont. depends on how u have the bulb turned. i now u sed there are regular lights but they have little metal wires on them that if turned the wrong way will set that light off. flip a couple of em around n see what happens. cuz with my car all the lights come on but one wont get brighter when i press the brake down. n it only happen wen the car is in drive. check that out and keep us posted.
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