Third brake light??
joshwilson18
12-16-2003, 01:48 AM
When backing up today I noticed in the reflection of the glass of the storefront that my third brake light was out. No problem I thought, just stop by pick up a bulb and pop it in. Boy was I wrong!! The rest of the afternoon was spent trying to find out why the damn thing woundn't work. Looked at all of the fuses, took off the spoiler traced the wires(the plastic pieces just feel apart @!#$#@) Still NOTHING!!! Any Idea what the hell is going on????
dagoEF
12-16-2003, 01:23 PM
Mine stopped working too, I tried 3 different bulbs and several fuses as well, and nothin...I'd like to know what it could be too.
marked001
12-16-2003, 01:44 PM
..maybe check the wiring that goes from the body to the hatch for any damage? that's a pretty vulnerable area...
joshwilson18
12-17-2003, 12:53 AM
no visable damage to the wires, I just don't understand I checked it just a week ago and it was very bright!!
BullShifter
12-17-2003, 01:15 AM
1. wiring
2. socket
3. bulb
4. fuse
5. switch
There nothing else that would cause it not to work.
Well, maybe the brake light fluid is low. :cwm27:
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/electrical.htm
2. socket
3. bulb
4. fuse
5. switch
There nothing else that would cause it not to work.
Well, maybe the brake light fluid is low. :cwm27:
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/electrical.htm
H4Bangin
12-17-2003, 02:08 AM
check the socket for corrosion, if u have a meter check for power at the plug when the spoiler is off
V-K
12-17-2003, 05:39 AM
Well, maybe the brake light fluid is low. :cwm27:
ROFLMAO now ricers across the globe are going to be looking for their brake light fluid resevours and upgrade them to Integra resevours. :iceslolan
ROFLMAO now ricers across the globe are going to be looking for their brake light fluid resevours and upgrade them to Integra resevours. :iceslolan
Magik Si
12-17-2003, 12:01 PM
ROFLMAO now ricers across the globe are going to be looking for their brake light fluid resevours and upgrade them to Integra resevours. :iceslolan
Mine is doing the same thing...I'll have to stop on the way home and get some more fluid and top it up...:cwm27:
heh...now that's funny...brake light fluid...is that the same as headlight fluid or is the consistency different, or ph or something...come on someone must know ;)
Jason
Mine is doing the same thing...I'll have to stop on the way home and get some more fluid and top it up...:cwm27:
heh...now that's funny...brake light fluid...is that the same as headlight fluid or is the consistency different, or ph or something...come on someone must know ;)
Jason
joshwilson18
12-17-2003, 12:17 PM
does any body know where I can get the JDM rear spoiler with the LED's ?
Magik Si
12-17-2003, 12:48 PM
does any body know where I can get the JDM rear spoiler with the LED's ?
Good question...I'd be curious about that myself.
Jason
Good question...I'd be curious about that myself.
Jason
travagliante
12-17-2003, 12:58 PM
I dont know you problem exactly but for me on my 4dr. Some water leaked into the light socket and it burnt out at the socket.
I dunno
Maybe that will help but not sure.
I dunno
Maybe that will help but not sure.
BLU CIVIC
12-17-2003, 01:57 PM
same thing happened to me....my light wasn't working, went and got a new bulb only to find out mine wasn't blown....so i was like ok whatever....then i noticed later that it was back workin again....weird
Magik Si
12-17-2003, 02:11 PM
same thing happened to me....my light wasn't working, went and got a new bulb only to find out mine wasn't blown....so i was like ok whatever....then i noticed later that it was back workin again....weird
Dude...what the hell is that chick saying in that picture when she's shaking her guns...it's freaking me out...:screwy:
Jason
Dude...what the hell is that chick saying in that picture when she's shaking her guns...it's freaking me out...:screwy:
Jason
Ace$nyper
12-17-2003, 02:59 PM
lol this noob cracks me up. wait your promoted not a noob anymore still you enterian teh ace
BLU CIVIC
12-17-2003, 03:08 PM
"but their mine"
Magik Si
12-17-2003, 04:59 PM
lol this noob cracks me up. wait your promoted not a noob anymore still you enterian teh ace
LOL...heh...no more noob here...thank-you very much. Glad I can shed some cheer :)
"but their mine"
THANNNNNNK-You! I will sleep better tonight. :D
(I thought she was saying "by the bay"...it didn't seem to work, no matter how I let my mind twist...all I kept thinking was 'where is this "bay" and how the hell do I get there' ;) )
Jason
LOL...heh...no more noob here...thank-you very much. Glad I can shed some cheer :)
"but their mine"
THANNNNNNK-You! I will sleep better tonight. :D
(I thought she was saying "by the bay"...it didn't seem to work, no matter how I let my mind twist...all I kept thinking was 'where is this "bay" and how the hell do I get there' ;) )
Jason
BLU CIVIC
12-18-2003, 08:21 AM
yeah i'm changin it....mabey today or tomorrow depending on when i find something good...people gettin on my nerves pm'ing and im'ing me thinkin itz me...then i have to dissappoint them and leave them sounding stupid when i tell them i'ma guy :screwy:
Magik Si
12-18-2003, 08:25 AM
yeah i'm changin it....mabey today or tomorrow depending on when i find something good...people gettin on my nerves pm'ing and im'ing me thinkin itz me...then i have to dissappoint them and leave them sounding stupid when i tell them i'ma guy :screwy:
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that both your avatar and your signature are women...leave the chick in your signature and just change your avatar...I like "jiggly" in your sig...I'm looking for one of my own...hard to find though...
Jason
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that both your avatar and your signature are women...leave the chick in your signature and just change your avatar...I like "jiggly" in your sig...I'm looking for one of my own...hard to find though...
Jason
BLU CIVIC
12-18-2003, 09:05 AM
actually...itz only newbies that assume it.....which figures.....nah...like the pic of halle berry better....so the bouncing boobs chick is goin....probably find something better
wolv13
12-29-2004, 06:12 PM
did anyone figure out why the 3rd light is out? Mine's out but for a while it would just always be one and go off when pressing the brake - it was switched. Now it's just off
animal66
12-29-2004, 06:40 PM
Mine is doing the same thing...I'll have to stop on the way home and get some more fluid and top it up...:cwm27:
heh...now that's funny...brake light fluid...is that the same as headlight fluid or is the consistency different, or ph or something...come on someone must know ;)
Jason
BAAH! damn newbie....here it is once and for all, i dont wanna have to retype this, so write it down.
Taillight fluid and Blinker Fluid ARE two different fluids, however they CAN be interchanged (note: to put it simple, for some reason, blinker fluid acts as a better taillight fluid than taillight fluid being used as blinker fluid....dont ask why...) and ALWAYS use blinker fluid instead of headlight fluid in the headlights......headlight fluid is shit... if you've already screwed up and purchased headlight fluid, dont fret, it DOES make a great lube to pack the muffler bearings with.
oh one more thing, ALWAYS use a fresh 25/75 mix of Headlight fluid and blinker fluid for when you decide to change your intake plugs....
If you need a Tutorial on changing your intake plugs, just IM me.
heh...now that's funny...brake light fluid...is that the same as headlight fluid or is the consistency different, or ph or something...come on someone must know ;)
Jason
BAAH! damn newbie....here it is once and for all, i dont wanna have to retype this, so write it down.
Taillight fluid and Blinker Fluid ARE two different fluids, however they CAN be interchanged (note: to put it simple, for some reason, blinker fluid acts as a better taillight fluid than taillight fluid being used as blinker fluid....dont ask why...) and ALWAYS use blinker fluid instead of headlight fluid in the headlights......headlight fluid is shit... if you've already screwed up and purchased headlight fluid, dont fret, it DOES make a great lube to pack the muffler bearings with.
oh one more thing, ALWAYS use a fresh 25/75 mix of Headlight fluid and blinker fluid for when you decide to change your intake plugs....
If you need a Tutorial on changing your intake plugs, just IM me.
icE_x
12-29-2004, 11:00 PM
can i get the tutorial on changing my fuel plug? there was a package of sugar (it was a rice/sugar/mexican salad mixture) and it told me on the back that if i dump it into my gas tank that it will unplug my fuel line and give me an extra 55 mpg and 200 HP on STOCK INTERNALS - omG NATURAL NAWWWWWSSSSSSSSS!
oh yes, i can't wait to get body work done on my car, water always seems to find its way into my taillights, so the sockets always rust out...meh - spent a while replacing the wiring harness and bulbs, etc. Can't wait to get rid of the rust, but its gonna cost a pretty penny :)
oh yes, i can't wait to get body work done on my car, water always seems to find its way into my taillights, so the sockets always rust out...meh - spent a while replacing the wiring harness and bulbs, etc. Can't wait to get rid of the rust, but its gonna cost a pretty penny :)
animal66
12-30-2004, 07:34 PM
FUEL PLUG tutorial is up in Off Topic Forum
wolv13
01-10-2005, 11:01 AM
FIXED IT!
Broken wires where the hatch opens and the wires on the passenger side go up from the frame into the hatch. From there the wires go to both sides of the rear window defrost, rear window wiper, and the third brake light. So right where the wires come out, they are exposed but encased in a plastic black housing. The black rubber cover did not have any damage so I never really suspected it but took the gamble to cut it away. The actual wires within had damage, one ground was broken completely while two colored wires had wires exposed and touched - the opening and closing of the hatch must have pinched the wires together and eventually worn away the plastic coating. Then the defrost line and third brake light line touched together so my defrost button would cause the third brake light to go on and hitting the brakes caused the light to go off.
Wrapping some tape around the exposed wires and soldering the broken ground back together did the trick. Everythings working and I'll just have to keep an eye on if the hatch closing will again pinch the wires.
Broken wires where the hatch opens and the wires on the passenger side go up from the frame into the hatch. From there the wires go to both sides of the rear window defrost, rear window wiper, and the third brake light. So right where the wires come out, they are exposed but encased in a plastic black housing. The black rubber cover did not have any damage so I never really suspected it but took the gamble to cut it away. The actual wires within had damage, one ground was broken completely while two colored wires had wires exposed and touched - the opening and closing of the hatch must have pinched the wires together and eventually worn away the plastic coating. Then the defrost line and third brake light line touched together so my defrost button would cause the third brake light to go on and hitting the brakes caused the light to go off.
Wrapping some tape around the exposed wires and soldering the broken ground back together did the trick. Everythings working and I'll just have to keep an eye on if the hatch closing will again pinch the wires.
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