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Ford Galaxy 2007 brake lights

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  • 26-03-2015 5:08pm
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    stef22
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭


    Car due for NCT in 2 days and off course no more break lights. Had a quick look last night , do i need to remove the entire rear lights to just change the bulbs and if so how ?

    I know very basic question.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If both gave up at the same time it's probably the switch.
    You can still put to test and fail but then it's a free visual retest.


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    stef22
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭stef22


    i don't think it is the switch , the top one on the boot door is still working. Only the main brake light are gone


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    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    I would check the bulbs first anyway.


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    martinr5232
    Registered Users Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    Yeah they do have to be removed there is two thumbscrews holding each one they are a bit awkward some dealers dont charge for fitting bulbs just the cost of the bulb.


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    stef22
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭stef22


    awkward is an understatement ! There are actually 4 screws holding the light , took all 4 but it still won't come off. Something else is holding it and cannot figure out what.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Is there a thin seal between the metal and the glass? This sometimes bonds and you need to wiggle and pull at the glass to get the rubber to let go.


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