BRAKE HELP

[Zaythegent]

Hey all, last week I noticed my bottom brake light was out. I checked the bulb and it was popped; I replaced it and it worked for a week but I realized it's out again?! I think I have a wiring problem and I'm not really sure as to where I should go or what to check? Can anyone lead me in the right direction?


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[Zaythegent]

UPDATE: I checked my brand new bulb and it's popped im trying to figure out how I could reach the wiring for the brakes but idk if it's upfront of in the back?


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[Ep3po]

Is your lens cracked anywhere? It only takes a little moisture to blow the bulb. And make sure you don't touch the new bulb with your bare fingers use a napkin or paper towel. I've heard touching any high temperatures bulbs. Like halogens can seriously shorten the life of the bulb

 

[Ep3po]

FYI -- It's a brake light bulb not a headlight bulb.

Don't those still burn hot? I thought the same rule applies. Maybe I'm wrong? You always seem to know what your talking about man so I won't question it. But I've always made sure not to touch any auto bulb.

 

[Zaythegent]

Is your lens cracked anywhere? It only takes a little moisture to blow the bulb. And make sure you don't touch the new bulb with your bare fingers use a napkin or paper towel. I've heard touching any high temperatures bulbs. Like halogens can seriously shorten the life of the bulb

I did touch the bulb:/ but could it really shorten it all the way to a week?? Also that's a very good point with checking to see if there's any cracks, I'll do that later today! Thx


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[XpL0d3r]

I did touch the bulb:/ but could it really shorten it all the way to a week?? Also that's a very good point with checking to see if there's any cracks, I'll do that later today! Thx


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It is possible if you touched the bulb, especially if you had oily hands. I wouldn't say it's common, though.

 

[Zaythegent]

Is there any way that I can clean a bulb?? With maybe a dry rag or towel before putting another bulb in (which has already been out of the box and touched)?


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[XpL0d3r]

Is there any way that I can clean a bulb?? With maybe a dry rag or towel before putting another bulb in (which has already been out of the box and touched)?


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Yes, with a touch of isopropyl alcohol on it, that should do the trick.

 

[Zaythegent]

UPDATE: I had some corrosion in the bulb socket! So I scraped is all and wiped it out. Made sure to put corrosion protectant on the metal part of the bulb and then I Cleaned the bulb with isopropyl alcohol so fingers crossed that it lasts


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