Tail-light/Break light failure
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Tail-light/Break light failure
Hi,
I keep on getting "Left tail-light/break light failure" message, when I step on the break- However, I have replaced all of the bulbs and cleaned out the circuit. When the head lights are on, the tailights are on just fine, however, the minute that I step on the break, I get the message and the taillight goes off--- any ideas.
I keep on getting "Left tail-light/break light failure" message, when I step on the break- However, I have replaced all of the bulbs and cleaned out the circuit. When the head lights are on, the tailights are on just fine, however, the minute that I step on the break, I get the message and the taillight goes off--- any ideas.
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RE: Tail-light/Break light failure
Jaguar uses the P21Ws in their brake and tail lamps. If you use the 1157s, they will work, but will display an error message. Different resistance in the bulbs; computer still thinks they are burned out. I haven't seen them in Autopart stores, but you can always try around your area. I buy mine online when needed (until going LED that is)
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RE: Tail-light/Break light failure
Had the same problem, but my tame auto elec solved it.
Non std bulbs have slightly different fitting lugs on the side - genuine ones have one hi and one lo and slightly offset.
Fit them and the message goes away.
Non std bulbs have slightly different fitting lugs on the side - genuine ones have one hi and one lo and slightly offset.
Fit them and the message goes away.
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