mikevanle

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My 3rd brake light isn't working. Anyone know if this is connected to any fuses? I checked the fuses in the engine bay and I don't think any is burnt. But if someone can pinpoint me to the exact one, I can take a closer look at it and change it out.

Thanks.

LS430inDE.

I'm sure the circuit is protected with a fuse, but I doubt that is the answer. I would first check the bulb. The bulb is NOT led (unless you replaced it with one), so it will burn out eventually.

AlexusAnja posted a good methodology to removing the housing so you can get to the light. Do a search--it's related to center - 3rd - high mounted - stop - brake - light - led.

Basically, you want to sit in the back seats and, while facing the back, take your right hand and karate chop the housing to the left, TO THE LEFT (as Beyonce sings..lol Got that from Mike also!) and it should free up the housing so you can inspect the bulb!

REV-01

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i am positive there is no fuse just for the 3rd brake light. just check the bulb

AlexusAnja

Man, I'm famous... along with Beyonce. I really doubt it's wiring, just a blown out bulb I'm sure. Just don't bring to Lexus or you're looking at probably a $50 bill. Replacing that bulb is probably one of easiest DIY to do on this vehicle. Get a 7440 bulb and you're set. If you want to go LED, there is no blown-light indicator for the center mount light, so you're safe and easy to go that route too. So all your rear lights match (looks like you have '04-'06 LS).

mikevanle

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Was just a burnt bulb, thanks.