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 | ||||
| 1 | CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check the condition of the individual bulbs and complete bulb holder assembly | Continue to Step 2 | Bulbs damaged | Replace bulbs Op. 5550D17 | |
| Bulb holder assembly faulty | Repair or change the third brake light Op. 5550D16 | |||
| 2 | CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check, in order:
| Continue to Step 3 | Component defective | Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem) | |
| Connections broken | Restore connections See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| Faulty earth | Restore the earth contact See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 3 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||