Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem

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Thu 19 May 2016 21:48
Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem - SirParker

Hi.

I'm new to the forum.

I have just bought a 1995 Mitsuoka Viewt, which is basically a Nissan Micra with a mk 2 Jag front and rear end.

All was working fine until I took a look at the wiring for the rear lights, as I wanted to fit a high level brake light.

I didn't unplug anything, but after removing the trim to get to the wiring, the car has developed a fault. I haven't added the high level light yet.

The brake lights work ok with the headlights off, but if I turn on side or headlights and brake, the left tail light goes out, but the right one gets brighter.

Can anyone help?

I can't get to the wiring as it goes through the rear wing and it's been factory sealed (fiberglass and rivets), so not able to check for breaks or bad earth.

Thanks in advance,

Parker

Edited by SirParker on 19/05/2016 at 21:49

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Thu 19 May 2016 21:57
Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem - Wackyracer

It will be a bad ground connection.

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Thu 19 May 2016 22:02
Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem - SirParker

Thanks for the fast reply!

Do you think it could be at the socket, or in the wiring I can't get to?

Might have to run new wires through, if it's in the wiring.

Edited by SirParker on 19/05/2016 at 22:03

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Fri 20 May 2016 01:14
Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem - Wackyracer

try unplugging the light cluster and putting a squirt of WD40 on the plug contacts before plugging back in.

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Fri 20 May 2016 18:48
Mitsuoka Viewt (Nissan Micra) - Brake and tail light problem - chris.o

Check the bulbs are in the holder the right way round.

Chris

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