Rear brake lights not working?

Hi ek20,

Did you try changing the other two bulbs that did not work?

No I didn't because the bullbs are still good.

Were they tested? How do you know they were good?

I didn't changed them because the rear running lights work. Do you meen I need to check the bulbs to see its the right ones? (Required bulbs) I just got the car 2weeks ago and I don't know if the last owner replaced the bulb and got the wrong one. Ill check.

I checked both rear tailights all bulbs. And they seem to be the same bulb number match as the other. I've notice that when I turned on the running lights the Left side (driver) lower light didn't come on so I tapped the tail light and I came on I know that it means bulb going bad soon. What could it be? I know its somthing simple. Thanks for taking your time to help me.

The brake and taillights are 2 different circuit in one bulb and they can fail individually. Get the bulbs replace and retest.

The brake lights on the right side do not work, the ones on the left work great. Also, all the tail light and turn signal lights work great. I have replaced both bulbs in the right side and checked the fuses. I noticed the right side was out when I got up one morning and noticed the brake lights were all on except the right side. I was able to fix that. It was little plastic piece in the brake pedal that rubs against the brake switch when you let off the brake. Thanks for your help

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The first thing I need you to do is check for power to the socket. You will need a test light. Here are general directions for using a test light as well as how to test wiring:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

If there is power to the light socket, either the socket is bad or there is a grounding issue.

I have attached a schematic for your vehicle. There will be three wires at the socket. One will be green/white, one will be red/black, and one black. The one that is all black is the ground. The red/black is the power supply to the light. It should have 12 volts when you press the brake. The green/white will also take power to the third brake light, so it should also show power. If you get power to the red/black wire, check and confirm the ground is good by checking continuity. You will need a multi meter for that. It basically checks to see if there is a completed ground connection between the black wire and the car's body.

Take a look at the schematic to locate ground locations. I realize you indicated little knowledge. Do not be intimidated with this process. It is not as hard as it appears.

Do this first and let me know if you need help, have questions, or need additional information.

Take care,
Joe

Yes i have 1998 honda civic ex my break lights do not work i checked fuses and bulbs also the break switch on the pedal do you have any answers thanks

Check for power at the brake switch going in and out -present-check the ground circuit/bulb socket

I checked for power coming in but i did not check it coming out i will check that thanks

If there is power up to the globe, check that you have an earth.

hi my car is a 1998 honda civic ex. it is automatic. and my problem is that i took my car to get painted at a body shop after it was minorly hit on the left taillight. after i got the car back everytime i would use my left signal or right signal all the lights would blink including the licence plate lights. also at night the running taillights dont work. the head lights and brake lights work. but the problem is when i use the left and right signal. they blink like if i had the hazard lights on. so if u could please help me i would apreciated alot.

[quote:6000711000="felixscivic"]hi my car is a 1998 honda civic ex. it is automatic. and my problem is that i took my car to get painted at a body shop after it was minorly hit on the left taillight. after i got the car back everytime i would use my left signal or right signal all the lights would blink including the licence plate lights. also at night the running taillights dont work. the head lights and brake lights work. but the problem is when i use the left and right signal. they blink like if i had the hazard lights on. so if u could please help me i would apreciated alot.[/quote:6000711000]

The only way for that to happen is the turn signal wiring/license lite are shorted together.

The right rear brake light in my car is not illuminating even after I replaced the bulb. I haven't checked the fuse yet, but I don't think this is the problem as the left brake light still works. I'm not sure what to do next so would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?

It is not a fuse problem. You need testings to find out what is wrong. Power supply, bulb, socket and ground cirsuits are possibilities. Have you tried swapping the left and right bulbs?

Thanks for the responses. I don't have a multimemter but can get one. I'm just not sure what to test. I haven't tried switching the two bulbs, but I put a brand new bulb in the right socket and there was still no light so I know it's not a problem with the bulb.

It could be a fault with the socket itself. Get a DVOM, set to 20 volt range, or test light and get a helper to depress the brake pedal while you remove the bulb that is not working and probe center of the socket with the red probe and ground the other probe to any body part that has continuity. Usually a bolt tightened to body would do.

If battery voltage is available, the wiring is good.

Btw new bulbs are not guaranteed to work. Try swapping between sides first.

I would also check the ground to the bulb you can have power but without a ground the bulb wont.light.

I have a 96 Honda civic. when i start my car up aftet its been sitting for a while none of the light will come on no interior,head or tail lights,break lights do,as well ad reverse lights,after a while they do come on. Any ideas?

The battery may be bad. Take it to an Advance Auto or Auto Zone and they will test it for free. Also check you battery cable connections at both ends. Make sure you have a tight corrosion free metal to metal fit.

1995 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

my 1995 honda civic brake lights are out. i checked the fuses and the fuse is good. i checked the bulbs and they are good. i cant figure out how both brake lights are out.

[quote:4b01c0822e="[email protected]"]1995 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

my 1995 honda civic brake lights are out. i checked the fuses and the fuse is good. i checked the bulbs and they are good. i cant figure out how both brake lights are out.[/quote:4b01c0822e]

Get a testlight or a voltmeter. With the brake pedal depressed ensure that there is power getting to the socket. If not, I would first check your brake switch. If there is power, the cause might be a poor or corroded ground.

Since I got the car, my friend who was following me the entire trip home said I didn't have any stop lights. Went to check out what's wrong the other night. Bulbs are good, or at least one of them is, because when I turn on the fog lights, the left side rear light/stop light turns on. I think the fuses are okay because if I'm not mistaken, the fuse under the hood is for horn/stop lights, the horn works, stop lights don't. Or I could be wrong.

Hello,

This could just be a problem with the bulbs being burnt out. Most taillight/brake light bulbs are two in one bulbs. Even if the tail lights are working, the brake lights can still be burnt out. I have included a link down below for you to go to.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

Otherwise I have included in the diagrams down below all of your vehicle's fuse box and tail light wiring diagrams for you. Please get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

My brake lights are not working. I have replaced the bulbs, checked the fuses, and pulled the brake switch and tested it with a multi tester. After testing the switch and it being ok I put it back in and they worked for a while. The other day a man told me that the lights were not working so when I got home I pushed in the pedal and they were on. This morning someone else told me that they were not working again. I am pretty sure that it must be the wiring, but I do not know where to begin checking. I cant afford to go to a shop, but I am pretty handy, so if you could give me some recommendations on what and where and how to check, I would be very grateful.

update: This morning I got in my car and hit the brakes and they lit up, so I let off and tried again and they lit up. After the two working tries they quit. No brake lights the whole way to work.

Hi Wikedeye,

Thank you for the donation.

The brake switch is bad and intermittently not working. To test if it is the cause, when the brake lights do not work, use a test lamp to probe the brake switch with pedal depressed. If there is input and no output, the switch is bad.

Alternatively when the brake lights do not work, unplug the brake switch connector and bridge the brake circuit terminals, if lights comes on, the switch is bad.

Ok thanx. I will check that when I get home and let you know if it worked.

You are welcomed and if you require additional info, let me know.

I came home and checked the switch with a voltage check light and both wire had signal. Then I jumped the circuit with a wire and the lights came on so I got a new switch and now I have lights. Thank you for the help, I will be asking more questions here in the future. Thanx again.

You are welcomed and glad to be of service.

Anytime you have questions, just drop by and we will give them the best shot.

Thank you for using 2carpros.

Have a grest day.

I have a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback, the brake lights are out. The fuses have been checked and double checked, the brake signal switch has been replaced and the bulbs, still no brake lights. Tail lights, blinkers, back up light and license plate light all work. Help?

Make sure there is power to the switch. Make sure there is power out of the switch. If there is, there has to be a break between the switch and lights. NOTE: Check body grounds too, but they should be fine if everything else is working.

Brakes problem
1992 Honda Civic 4 cyl

I just got new brakes put in my car. No more then a week passed and the brakes were not working at all. The brake light has been on. Now there is fluid shooting out from somewhere. Why is this and what exactly do I have to do to get this repaired?

You have a brake leak somewhere in your braking system.

I would definately not recommend driving until you have resolved this issue.

It could be a rotted brake line, flex hose, wheel cylinder, things of that nature. Is the leak coming from the front? rear? middle of the vehicle?

Electrical problem
1991 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 197k miles

I hit the brakes and the tail lights dont come on but the seat belt and the door light on the dash come on what is it and how do i fix it

First thing to do is check all your fuses. A blown fuse can cause strange electrical issues. It's a simple and easy check to be made.

If all the fuses are intact, I would check your brake switch, The power wire may be shorting out somewhere, or the ground wire may be weak or open.