Hello,

All of the brake lights are out on my '08 LR3, except for the one at the top center. I can look through the lenses and it appears that the filaments are intact.

It seems very odd that I would lose all of them at the same time. The right and left are out, but the center top functions (ruling out the switch). The side markers, running lights and center brake light still function. The fuse seems fine.

Any suggestions on where to look first. I thought fuse, but no luck. Does one bad bulb take out both sides? Any insights would be appreciated. Next step is to pull the bulbs and check for continuity. What would cause both sides to go at the same time?

Thanks!!

 

Every good mechanic knows to check the simple stuff first.

Both bulbs were bad. Seems odd they would both go at the same time. No obvious problems with the filaments, but no continuity. Replaced both and good to go!

 

I have the exact same situation as you had, but when I turn the night driving lights on, all bulbs seem to turn properly. So, I am a little confused at which bulb I am supposed to replace? I attached a photo marked with #s. Could you tell me which one is the brake light? Thanks in advance!

 

As your numbers go,

1) Brake light, clearance light (two filament bulb)
2) Signal
3) Clearance, (in some countries/areas this is a two filament bulb used for brake and clearance; In North America it is a single filament clearance lamp)
4) Reverse
5) Rear facing fog lamp (if switch for rear fogs is fitted)

I have no front fog lamps, but I have the rear facing. I assume the fronts were an option but the rear facing were fitted on all sub models.

Also, there is a small bulb below and just to the right of #2 in your picture. It is used for a side marker/clearance lamp. I see there are no openings for a bulb and no wiring for it either; So I assume that the bulb is not required in your country/area.