358448 - I16 CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT) NOT WORKING

The third brake light is not working when the brake pedal is operated, whilst the rear brake lights are working normally;
The third brake light is controlled directly by the switch on the pedal assembly.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the following at the dashboard junction unit:

  • a positive output to the third brake light bulb (Wiring Diagram ) E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
Move on to Step No positive output to the third brake light bulbMove on to Step
2DASHBOARD JUNCTION UNIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the dashboard junction unit, separate it from the Body Computer Node and check the internal continuity (Wiring Diagram ) E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS Move on to Step Dashboard junction unit internal interruptionReplace the dashboard junction unit    See in Op. 5505A10 Junction UNIT - R.R.
3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
check the continuity/insulation between:

  • left rear earth and third brake light bulb
  • dashboard junction unit and third brake light bulb (Wiring Diagram ) E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
Move on to Step Wiring faulty. Repair the electrical connections (Wiring Diagram ) E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS
4THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULB CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
check the condition of the third brake light bulbMove on to Step Bulb burnt outReplace the third brake light bulb    See in Op. 5550D16 third brake light - r r
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present