the connections get tarnished if thats the word, needs to be cleaned So ive had a search through topics but cant find much to shed light on this, pun intended! For some reason the lights of the left side of the car aren't working, Left side: parking lights, DRL, & tail light. Parking at night (248 to 251) 248 You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. Even tried switching bulbs to use the one that I knew was working on driver's side, but still wouldn't work on passenger side. My 2003 Mercedes parking light on the drivers side is not working. When sidelights are turned on; two rear tail lights, the number plate lights and those at the front of your car must all be illuminated. Check there is a 12 volt supply at this fuse, if this is OK then check for 12 volts at pin 11 of the headlight switch (orange/yellow). Side and tail light problem - bertj : It might be tied up with the use of parking lights on VW's. I also went through the fuse box and checked everything related to the lights. But the passenger side brake light still doesn't work. I've still not got round to checking yet. How do I use my parking lights? Reply to One side parking lights not working in the Auto Electrician Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net. >>To clarify I was refering to the single sided parking lights not obligatory (parking) lights.>> My father had one of these parking lights for a 1947 Austin 8 we had in the late 1940s and early 1950s as the car had to be parked on the street - the parking light was hooked on to the top rear section of the driver's window for maximum effect. Is … I had the same problem, one of my front parking lights would work then not, after buying new bulbs I figured it was the connection to the bulb, took the light assembly out and tested it getting voltage, but not making the connection, got 3200 grit sand paper and gave the connection a once over. Joined: Feb 21, 2010 32 4 0 Location: Evanston, IL Vehicle: 2004 Prius Model: N/A. A multi-meter shows that no current is being delivered to the passenger-side bulb, while the driver's side get 14 V. The turn signal bulb is used as the daylight running light. Law RVLR reg 24 250 My left rear blinker won’t light up all the others do and my left indicator light is not working either please help. If the lights on the left side of your car are not working, then there may be one of several electrical problems. I notice when i switch the engine off and the lift stay on for a short time the passengers side go off instantly where as the drivers side stay one for a short time. Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by mikemcmo, Nov 28, 2012. mikemcmo Junior Member. 26,454 satisfied customers. Not a bulb issue. I recently bought the van and the tail lights were in a bad state, someone had wired in different lights and messed with the original wiring. Either the left or right front/back parking light should come on. This is the most common cause of a single high beam headlight not working, but isn’t common if both high beams aren’t working, because it’s highly unlikely that both bulbs would blow at the same time. While you might need to work under the hood of your truck to resolve this common problem, you can rest assured that you won't be stuck attempting to carry out advanced repair work that requires specialized skills or tools. I am not an electrician so don't know if they use a relay for each side, wouldn't have thought so on a low power circuit but you never know. I exchanged the bulb with the other side and it works fine. I've looked for a manual with the use diagram but cannot find the right one on the internet. Tail Lights not working. If there isn't 12 volts here then there is a break in the wiring between the fuse box and the switch. would my car fail mot if one front side light bulb was not working , full headlights are fine.? Indicate a right or left turn with the ignition switched off. Hope this helps. It’s crucial you know how to check your lights and bulbs in case one stops working. Easy step by step guide on how to repair an automotive turn signal system that is not working, this information is presented in the order of probability and pertains to most vehicles. 32 3. Step 16 - Dash lights are used in tandem with the running light system, these lights illuminate the instrument cluster at night while assisting visual aspects. Recently, I've noticed that the passenger side light is not working as a DRL. This official sponsor may provide discounts for members. This I am getting from memory. Dan Ferrell (author) on February 26, 2020: Something is grounding the turn signal circuit. So if you inadvertantly had it in one of these two positions you might think one side of the car has the marker lights out. In the grounding, both tail lights can still work with one tail light housing not grounded. SOURCE: all brake lights suddenly stopped working changed bulbs park light fuse and cant find any blown fuses what else can it be brake switch on the pedal bad.bad relay. Post Oct 02, 2015 #1 2015-10-02T19:26. I see that there's only one fuse control for both lights. Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep master tech. Update : The reason I asked in the first place was because I had a mot booked for 8.30 am and told them I was waiting for it ie no courtesy car needed, at 9.20 one guy came told me no one on front desk had told him he had a waiting one so mine hadn't gone in yet but it would deffo be next, I said ok. You should also have a warning noise with the door open. Only one side parking lights 04-02-2012 11:56 AM #1 I am only getting parking lamps on my passenger side . Perhaps a bulb has burned out, or a relay has malfunctioned. Checked all the fuses & under the dash, do you think it's a relay or something else? Just letting you all know the parking lights do pull out from the back they are very tight and not much room I used a flat head screwdriver to GENTLY pry them out about 2-3mm by putting the screwdriver just under the lip at the back of the plug and twisting the screw driver gently at bottom then at the top then you can used your fingers the pull them out High School or GED. If the small side maker bulb goes out, I know it will also make the rear parking light not work. You might apply 12V power directly to it to ensure the bulb isn't out. You're lucky that you have one side working - instant test bed. If you look at the schematic for the parking light wiring you will see that the power to the rear parking light is supplied through the side maker light. Do these modules just pull out does anyone know or more work required? On the bad ground side the power comes in through the tail light filament, illuminates it and the current passes through the "floating" ground and exits reverse through the brake light filament and hot wire for the brake lights seeking a ground. Begin with the vehicle on level ground, in park with the engine "OFF". For a short while the drivers headlight was out as well but it is working again on its own. I've got a Focus Titanium 2.0 2010 model, and my side lights on one side are not working. robali123. Also, a shorted turn signal switch can cause this problem. Check the sockets using a test light. Headlight bulbs have a limited lifespan — 450 to 1,000 hours — so they’ll eventually burn out. I've replaced the bulbs and the new bulbs had the same result. Parking lights NOT working, all other lights working. The signals work only when signaling left, but other than that they don't. Someone told my wife yesterday that her parking lights/tail lights weren't working in her 2004 Prius. Can you tell me how to fix this. All the passenger side lights work fine. I can not see any breaks in the wiring. As this problem is probably electrical in nature, I would recommend having a professional technician look over the vehicle in order to all the side lights and the instrument cluster illumination are supplied by fuse 2.24 20 amp in the central fuse box (in passenger side). Here's how: With the parking lights on. Don't panic! Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24 249 All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h). Help! Left side works fine but right doesn't light up. On my Astra (Not a Renault I know :d ) the DRL's double as the sidelights. The driver's side light works fine. Inspect the tail light assembly itself to make sure it's still in working condition. The fuse box on the passenger side starts at fuse 100. Presume that means the passengers one needs to be checked. You've tried running your parking lights, but they still won't work properly. Turn signals and brake lights work. Both front and rear parking lights on drivers side are not working. do you have a second fuse box if so check it. There are no separate bulbs for parking, not on an E36 3 series anyway. The solution could be as simple as replacing a fuse. Try swapping a bulb from one side to the other first - if the fault moves side then you've found your problem. They all talk about fuses starting at number 1. 21,725 Posts #3 • Apr 24, 2015. Some models allow you to display parking lights on just one side of the vehicle, which should be the side that's exposed to road traffic. 3. The dual filament bulbs will light up when the break is pressed, but the other filament will not light up when just the head lights are on. Recommended Services. Difficulty Level - 4. 32 3. robali123. If the ignition switch is on this feature won't work, the car has to be off. All other lights are working fine. works like a charm now. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link. Your help is really appreciated. Plus the inner (side, not the parking) bulb is on a slight angle to what you expect, turned slightly towards the centre of the engine bay rather than "fore and aft". SOURCE: all brake lights suddenly stopped working changed bulbs park light fuse and cant find any blown fuses what else can it be brake switch on the pedal bad.bad relay. Checked all fuses, one by one including the ones in the engine bay and all are fine. In short make sure when you check out the lights that the switch is turned to the RIGHT not the left. Can anyone suggest anything else I can check. Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date; E: Load on non RCD side, causes RCD trip : Electrical Forum: 4: May 2, 2020: D: E39 530i touring - Nav … Since it's just the left side we can at least be pretty confident that the issue is on the trailer side (and not on the tow vehicle). SPONSORED LINKS. changed bulbs and swapped fuses with no results , wondered if there is a common problem , IE ground , control module , etc . sprinkles08. do you have a second fuse box if so check it. The parking lights operated by the indicator stalk illuminate both 'normal' rear 5W bulbs on the relevant side, just as switching the lights on does. No power to 3 of the parking lights … read more. The brake lights are not working correctly in combination with the other lights (turn signals|headlights) ... On my 08 Dodge Avenger, I have one parking light working out of 4. Often, this is due to corrosion in one or more sockets. Passengers side are fine. 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