Brake lights doing my head in!

Passenger side brake light wasn't working so I changed the bulb. Still didn't work & on closer inspection looks as if it's shorted at some time. If I gave it a thump it would come on so decided to get replacement light cluster. Did that & same problem. HELP:Cry:

B B B B B bad connection? Check to see if the lamp holder plug itself is corroded or needs the connections tightening.

Technically if you've changed the lamp and the problem persists, it ain't the lamp...

it may sound silly but check the other side (drivers side) for corrosion or any problems too .

Mr Noisy said:

B B B B B bad connection? Check to see if the lamp holder plug itself is corroded or needs the connections tightening.

Technically if you've changed the lamp and the problem persists, it ain't the lamp...

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That's the thing, when I changed the bulb I changed the holder too.

defcrazy said:

it may sound silly but check the other side (drivers side) for corrosion or any problems too .

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Will check that tomorrow but the lights on that side work no problem.

Thanks.

iwantone said:

That's the thing, when I changed the bulb I changed the holder too.

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Stop light's run off the same fuse so if one side work's then you might need to check the wiring/connectors to see if there's any damage to the non working side.

Thanks, will double check wiring tomorrow.