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dlfrisch · 03-05-2022, 06:19 PM

Just installed an new tail light. All OK, then a day later the brake light stopped working. Checked the switch, looked good, wires on OK, shorted across - still NG. What a dummy I checked voltage there and finally came too, had power. I then checked the light socket - got power. THE NEW BULB WAS BLOWN OUT !

J Franklin · 03-05-2022, 06:25 PM

That's why I always start with the bulb, then see if there is juice.

Oldgearz · 03-05-2022, 06:29 PM

I once spent 35$ for a desk lamp bulb that worked like a flashbulb when I turned the lamp on. They sent me a new bulb....you probably won't be that lucky.

Patrick L. · 03-05-2022, 07:25 PM

Bulbs do blow, can at any time.

To do so so quickly, wondering what voltage the system and the bulb are.

Synchro909 · 03-06-2022, 01:03 AM

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6 volt globe in a 12 volt car??

03-05-2022, 06:19 PM	#1
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Tail Light Situatiom Just installed an new tail light. All OK, then a day later the brake light stopped working. Checked the switch, looked good, wires on OK, shorted across - still NG. What a dummy I checked voltage there and finally came too, had power. I then checked the light socket - got power. THE NEW BULB WAS BLOWN OUT !

03-05-2022, 06:25 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,964	Re: Tail Light Situatiom That's why I always start with the bulb, then see if there is juice.

03-05-2022, 06:29 PM	#3
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: Tail Light Situatiom I once spent 35$ for a desk lamp bulb that worked like a flashbulb when I turned the lamp on. They sent me a new bulb....you probably won't be that lucky.

03-05-2022, 07:25 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Tail Light Situatiom Bulbs do blow, can at any time. To do so so quickly, wondering what voltage the system and the bulb are.

03-06-2022, 01:03 AM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Tail Light Situatiom Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 6 volt globe in a 12 volt car?? __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.