How do you change a third brake light on a Honda Civic?
To remove the bulb’s socket from the third brake light housing, rotate it 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out. Then pull the old # 7440 bulb straight out from the socket and push in a new bulb. If you would like a brighter third brake light, buy one of the 7440 LED bulbs.
How do you change a third brake light?
Pull the lamp housing straight out from the rear of the cab. Twist the bulb socket at the rear of the housing in a counterclockwise direction and pull it straight out of the housing. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert a new bulb. Replace the lamp housing in the reverse order.
Why is my third brake light off?
When the brake lights will not come on, the first thing to check is the third-brake light. If it too is not working, the brake-light switch, a bad fuse or an unplugged harness is likely. Good fuses mean the most likely cause is the brake-light switch.
Where is the fuse for 3rd brake light?
Should be a 10amp fuse labeled VEH CHMSL (center high mounted stop light) In the interior fuse panel on the left side of the dash.
Is it legal to drive with two brake lights?
By law you need to have two working brake lights. As soon as you’re aware that one of your brake lights is faulty, make sure you fit a new bulb straight away. If you’re stopped by police you could receive: A verbal warning.
Is it illegal to drive with a faulty brake light?
If your vehicle has something wrong with it, for example a broken brake light, the police may give you a ‘vehicle defect rectification notice’. You’ll need to get your vehicle fixed and provide proof that it’s been fixed, for example a receipt for the work from a mechanic.
What causes your brake lights not to work?
If one or more of your brake lights isn’t working properly, it could mean one of three things: The brake light system fuse is blown, the brake light bulbs are burned out or the brake light wiring switch is broken. All of these issues are easy to troubleshoot.