Brake light info.

[992dr]

I have lost track of how many passenger brake light bulbs I have replaced in the past two years.

It's only been the passenger side and that has a new harness as well.

Has anyone else had any issues with brake lights blowing out?

A mechanic told me the harnesses are a common issue? Is this true as I have never seen anything about it before?

Should I look at LEDs to replace the factory ones?

Thanks

 

[drakon543]

do you ever notice moisture inside the taillight housing? that can definitely cause premature bulb failure

 

[992dr]

Good question. I'll have to take a look when I go outside to walk my pups.

 

[BG1988]

I have lost track of how many passenger brake light bulbs I have replaced in the past two years.

It's only been the passenger side and that has a new harness as well.

Has anyone else had any issues with brake lights blowing out?

A mechanic told me the harnesses are a common issue? Is this true as I have never seen anything about it before?

Should I look at LEDs to replace the factory ones?

Thanks

have you been using 4157(universal CAR/Truck) bulbs? or 3157(for cars only)
Yeah Sylvania bulb seem to be the best


3157 is only rated for 12-vDC
4157 is rated for 14-vDC

I have these but I have not put them in yet (for the signal though)

as i have Factory LED brake lights

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sylvania-Z...623930&hash=item2ceb144803:g:N1IAAOSwAmFc4rll

 

[kbuskill]

I would check and clean the ground under the truck where the harness goes down and bolts to the body.

 

[992dr]

Just got back and no condensation.

have you been using 4157(universal CAR/Truck) bulbs? or 3157(for cars only)
Yeah Sylvania bulb seem to be the best


3157 is only rated for 12-vDC
4157 is rated for 14-vDC

I have these but I have not put them in yet (for the signal though)

as i have Factory LED brake lights

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sylvania-Z...623930&hash=item2ceb144803:g:N1IAAOSwAmFc4rll

Hmm, I've been using Sylvania "longlife" 3057 bulbs.

Have I been using the wrong bulbs? This is what was recommended if I remember correctly.

I would check and clean the ground under the truck where the harness goes down and bolts to the body.

I will do that as soon as I get home tomorrow.

 

[BG1988]

Just got back and no condensation.




Hmm, I've been using Sylvania "longlife" 3057 bulbs.

Have I been using the wrong bulbs? This is what was recommended if I remember correctly.




I will do that as soon as I get home tomorrow.

3x57/4057 is for cars 4157 is for trucks/SUVs with Krypton gas (blinker fluid)

 

[992dr]

3x57/4057 is for cars 4157 is for trucks/SUVs with Krypton gas (blinker fluid)

I'll be picking up some new lights tomorrow as well as checking and cleaning the grounds

It does exist? I knew it, and now I know where to find it

 

[BG1988]

I'll be picking up some new lights tomorrow as well as checking and cleaning the grounds

It does exist? I knew it, and now I know where to find it

you should check your Engine Fan fluid as well

 

[992dr]

you should check your Engine Fan fluid as well

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