Hey Everyone. I bought a new brake light assembly for the GQ in January and it has worked fine, however recently whenever I have the headlights on, the left rear brake light stays on. When I tap the brakes, the left brake light does nothing, it just stays lit. When the lights aren't on, both brake lights are fine. Obviously this needs to be fixed, I don't need attention from the cops. Help will be appreciated. It's a 1989 TD42. Thanks, Corey.
Last edited by Corsta0211; 16th April 2017 at 06:13 PM.
1989 GQ TD42 N/A.
Is the light a combined park/brake globe. Then check earth for left light. Park light is earthing through brake light.
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Also check what turtle has suggested .Originally Posted by Turtle_au
Is there a seperate earth wire from the globe holder or does it use the housing.
Reminds me of years ago I fitted a bikini fairing to my bike, spent an hour trying to get indicators to work and I'm an electrician.. Then fitter mate asked "Is fibreglass a good earth?"
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Actually you might be on to something... It started around about when I used my mates trailer. I have a 7 pin flat on the back, and I used a adaptor for his 7 pin round trailer plug. What can I check on the trailer plug to rule that out? It's ground has a wire I do believe, I cant see one on the assembly.
1989 GQ TD42 N/A.
Hey Mate. You wouldn't happen to know where the earth ends up would you? It's a combined globe, yes.
1989 GQ TD42 N/A.
Check the bulb itself for corrosion .
Thanks mate, there's none it's a brand new assembly and bulbs.
1989 GQ TD42 N/A.
is the globe in the right way ? eg i've seen the wires backward so you get brake all the time with parkers. cheap Chinese stuff
if its worth doin its worth over doin
You may be onto something because it's a new assembly the fault should be in the assembly.
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