244000469 - I16 CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT") NOT WORKING

The third brake light does not work when the brake pedal is pressed with the key ON.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
1INDIVIDUAL LIGHT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and associated bulb holder;Move on to Step1. Bulbs damaged/inefficient1. Change the bulbs    Op. 5550D17 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R R
2. Bulb holder unit fault2. Repair or replace the exterior tail-light
2BRAKE LIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the following, in order:

  • Brake light fuse;
  • Connections between battey, ignition switch, underfacia junction unit and brake light switch;
  • connections between brake light switch and bulbs;
  • bulb earth
Move on to Step1. Component defective1. Replace defective component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow).
2. Connections interrupted2. Renew the connections    See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
3BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the brake pedal switch is correctly fastened and working properly    See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTSMove on to Step1. Switch fastening/setting incorrect1. Adjust the switch
2. Brake pedal switch faulty2. Replace the switch
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present