Ford Galaxy 2007 brake lights

stef22 · 26-03-2015 4:08pm #1

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.

biko · 26-03-2015 4:12pm

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.

stef22 · 26-03-2015 4:14pm

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

Kevin McCloud · 26-03-2015 4:15pm

I would check the bulbs first anyway.

martinr5232 · 26-03-2015 4:23pm

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.

stef22 · 27-03-2015 12:48pm

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.

biko · 27-03-2015 3:01pm

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.

Ford Galaxy 2007 brake lights

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