145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT) NOT WORKING   I016   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the third brake light earth is efficient

 See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

Check the condition of the third brake light bulb

 

Move on to Step 2

 

1. Earth inefficient

2. Bulb blown

 

1. Restore correct earth.

2. Replace the bulb

 Op. 5550D16 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R+R

 

2

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the continuity of the connection between the third brake light and the switch

 See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Connection interrupted

 

Restore the correct electrical connection.

 

3

 

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the cables are correctly positioned in the connector

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Cables incorrectly positioned

 

Fit the cables in the correct position

 

4

 

CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the third brake light comes on

 

End of diagnosis

 

It does not come on

 

Replace the third brake light

 Op. 5550D16 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT - R+R

N.B. The third brake light is activated directly by the brake switch