2582413 - I16 CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT ("THIRD BRAKE LIGHT") NOT WORKING

When the brake pedal is pressed, with the ignition on, the centre brake light ('third brake light') does not work. If the side stop lights are not working either See table I15  (SIDE) BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Results of the tests
1CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and complete bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 2Bulbs damagedReplace bulbs Op.   5550D17 
Bulb holder assembly faultyRepair or change the third brake light Op.   5550D16 
2CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • brake lights fuse (services)
  • connections between junction unit and bulb
  • bulb earth See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS
Continue to Step 3Component defectiveReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore connections See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS
Faulty earthRestore the earth contact See   E2021  BRAKE LIGHTS
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'