03 Cavalier 3rd Brake Light Out!

[Lindsey03]

I have a 2003 cavalier, and i've never had a problem with it until recently. I got pulled over last night because of the 3rd brake light now working. I honestly didn't know they could pull you over for that....but apparently so. So anyone have any ideas (other then a dealership) of where i could take it to get it fixed...cause i know absolutely nothing about any of it. Any Suggestions Would Be Helpful!

[my99cavy]

Wow that sucks I didnt know that they could or even would pull you over for a 3rd brake light not working but whatever. Sounds like just the bulb is burnt out. I'm guessing you dont want to change it on your own correct?? then I would suggest taking it to either the dealership (I know you dont want to) or possibly a friend or a automotive shop. I know there is a custom car shop by me that will replace burnt out bulbs so if there are any by you you might want to try there.

[NovaRally77]

Usually if you ask nice enough, you can find someone to put the bulb in at Auto Zone when you buy the bulb. I have never had to do it but I have seen the guys go out and help people install bulbs, windshield wipers, and things of the sort. Thats gonna be the cheapest way for ya...its worth a shot

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by NovaRally77

Usually if you ask nice enough, you can find someone to put the bulb in at Auto Zone when you buy the bulb. I have never had to do it but I have seen the guys go out and help people install bulbs, windshield wipers, and things of the sort. Thats gonna be the cheapest way for ya...its worth a shot

Might as well try it.

[Lances133]

Is it in the spoiler or at the bottom of the rear windshield? If it's at the bottom of the rear windshield it's easy enough to do it yourself, it's only replacing a bulb after all I mean come on, give yourself some credit. You just gotta go through the trunk and it's right there. To make sure it doesnt burn out again your local auto part store should sell this gel stuff that prevents that from happening again, I've done it and used it, didn't burn out again.

[Lindsey03]

It's the 3rd brake light on the trunk lid. I took it apart and it's not a single bulb...its one big piece!! So i don't know what to do about it....i should just rip it off and put a wing on it.

[Lances133]

lol i like you

[Ryan066]

if its one big peice then make sure its getting power,,, if its not getting power then replace it

[Cavalier2000]

wait is it led's.... i think the rear window actually has two blubs and you have to take out some yellow looking peice to see the bulbs

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by Cavalier2000

wait is it led's.... i think the rear window actually has two blubs and you have to take out some yellow looking peice to see the bulbs

Its not the rear window steve........

Originally Posted by Lindsey03

It's the 3rd brake light on the trunk lid

[Cavalier2000]

hmmm lol