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Old 05-09-13, 12:10 PM
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Tail light problem/ "stop" warning light on

Hello rx7club. Haven't posted anything in a while, because I haven't had any problems I couldn't fix, which is great. But I can't figure this one out, any ideas? Here's what I know:

The "stop" warning light is coming on when I brake.

The high mount bulb is the one not illuminating.

At first I wiggled the connector and it was doing it sporadically for a few days, then came on consistently when braking.

The bulb was changed about a year ago, because it was burnt out.

This bulb didn't appear damaged or burnt out.

I replaced it with a new bulb.

The "stop" light is still coming on when braking.

I feel like it may be some electrical problem, but I do not know how to diagnose it.

Thanks for helping me out.
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Checked your brake fluid level lately?
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check the wiring and contacts to be sure no wires are rubbing through onto the chassis, frayed and touching together and the receptacle socket connections clean and free of corrosion.
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Sounds like low brake fluid.
Check the obvious first before digging deeper.
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The Brake warning light has a "dual purpose," but the Stop light function is just for a damaged bulb or a malfunctioning circuit.
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****... he said stop warning light. I thought brake warning light.
Have someone check if your brake lights are coming on . May be the bulb or wires .
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