Third/high level brake light issue.

[HG182]

So I’ve had this problem with both my original spoiler and then my cup spoiler I recently fitted. When it’s first plugged in the brake light works fine but then when I check it a while later it will not illuminate? Really erking me but can’t really think what it could be. Possibly an earth??

Any help much appreciated!

 

[STEVE.M]

So I’ve had this problem with both my original spoiler and then my cup spoiler I recently fitted. When it’s first plugged in the brake light works fine but then when I check it a while later it will not illuminate? Really erking me but can’t really think what it could be. Possibly an earth??

Any help much appreciated!

Check the continuity through the light unit.

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/3rd-brake-light-out.662674/

 

[Gaz197]

So I’ve had this problem with both my original spoiler and then my cup spoiler I recently fitted. When it’s first plugged in the brake light works fine but then when I check it a while later it will not illuminate? Really erking me but can’t really think what it could be. Possibly an earth??
Any help much appreciated!

 

[Gaz197]

did you resolve this? I've destroyed mine trying to remove it to check the contacts.
I am looking for a replacement of anyone can help.

for the OP, did you check the solders for any breaks?

 

[STEVE.M]

About £21 for a new one.

 

[HG182]

Haven’t had a chance to really check it out yet. Been busy getting my new brakes on and adjusting the handbrake etc. Will hopefully look at it this week!

 

[Gaz197]

About £21 for a new one.

If you can find one anywhere please point me in the direction of it. They are like hens teeth, I can't get one anywhere (cup one)

 

[STEVE.M]

If you can find one anywhere please point me in the direction of it. They are like hens teeth, I can't get one anywhere (cup one)

7700429000 Try Wolverhampton Renault.
They were on offer not that long ago.

 

[Gaz197]

7700429000 Try Wolverhampton Renault.
They were on offer not that long ago.

Thanks Steve, Yep that's the part number, I will try them. I have tried so many dealers who have told me it's discontinued. Is there a rep on here for that dealer?
HG182 - if you are reading this and they are in short supply do you want one putting aside?

 

[Amos91]

Originally I ordered on eBay with Vospers but they cancelled it the next day due to no stock.

I searched for a while and managed to find a new one on eBay about two weeks ago, was left over stock at a dealer.

 

[Gaz197]

Originally I ordered on eBay with Vospers but they cancelled it the next day due to no stock.

I searched for a while and managed to find a new one on eBay about two weeks ago, was left over stock at a dealer.

Wolverhampton out of stock... do you have details for the dealer selling them please?

 

[Amos91]

Wolverhampton out of stock... do you have details for the dealer selling them please?

Last one I'm afraid.

 

[Gaz197]

Bloody would be lol

 

[Iain04]

So what are people doing now there seems to be no lights left? Scrapping the car? Lol

I wanted to put a cup spoiler on my 182 but looks like that's been stopped by this light issue.

 

[Gaz197]

Ill more than likely solder another led strip in

 

[Louis]

http://www.renaultgenuineparts.com/renault-7700429000-rr-brke-light-me2/

 

[bloke]

So what are people doing now there seems to be no lights left? Scrapping the car? Lol

I wanted to put a cup spoiler on my 182 but looks like that's been stopped by this light issue.

no brake light, not the end of the world ?

 

[Iain04]

http://www.renaultgenuineparts.com/renault-7700429000-rr-brke-light-me2/

Thanks, ordered one. We'll see if they cancel ?

 

[Gaz197]

Renault don't make them anymore but see what happens!

 

[Louis]

Renaultgenuineparts are pretty decent. Most likely dispatched from the UK, believe they hold lots of stock.

 

[Gaz197]

They are out of stock

 

[Louis]

Shiet

 

[Iain04]

They indeed canceled

Good luck anyone who breaks their rear light and needs a new one lol.

 

[Louis]

Try here - https://www.der-ersatzteile-profi.de/artikel/dritte-bremsleuchte-a1056004

They have some available but don't think they post to UK. Worth an email.

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Luz-central...703109?hash=item25f581a085:g:Q9oAAOSwdUVa7Lc4

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Feu-de-Frei...011786?hash=item1ebee9cb0a:g:2ZcAAOSwB3tZptxK

Email this company - http://www.eminiatrading.com/ They have them available but dont know if they'll ship to UK again.

 

[Gaz197]

Tried the Germans and they won't. French will but not amazing feedback

 

[STEVE.M]

Tried the Germans and they won't. French will but not amazing feedback

Found a used one

https://translate.google.co.uk/tran...pplementaire-renault-clio-43.html&prev=search

 

[Gaz197]

Found a used one

https://translate.google.co.uk/tran...pplementaire-renault-clio-43.html&prev=search

There is so many overseas, that image doesn't look right but the part number is correct

 

[STEVE.M]

There is so many overseas, that image doesn't look right but the part number is correct

Thought photo was poor too.

Are you sure these wont ship to UK, its free within Germany, which would suggest they will ship elsewhere.

https://translate.google.co.uk/tran...ikel/dritte-bremsleuchte-a1056004&prev=search

Seems they wont even ship to France.

https://translate.google.co.uk/tran...ikel/dritte-bremsleuchte-a1056004&prev=search

 

[Gaz197]

I've eMailed them in German mate and its a no no. I'm going to the ring in a few weeks but can't find my b n b address lol

 

[Gaz197]

Just ordered a new one from Estonia - I may become a victim of fraud any day now haha

 

[Iain04]

Just ordered a new one from Estonia - I may become a victim of fraud any day now haha

Thanks for experimenting for us

 

[STEVE.M]

Just ordered a new one from Estonia - I may become a victim of fraud any day now haha

Do you know exactly what the measurements are?

I can see the mountings are wrong, but silicone is wonderfull stuff.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Car-...927002?hash=item1a4db6101a:g:87MAAOSwYrJa6Bj~

 

[HG182]

Just literally fixed my dodgy light! Got it out of the spoiler then split it all down.

The pins on the white connector and the sockets soldered on the board looked pretty corroded so I took my dremel and a wire wheel to then. I then wire wheeled the solder joints on the board. The internal pins in the white connector were hard to get to so I used a cylindrical file piece in my dremel to clean them up being careful not to catch the plastic. The sockets I pinched with pliers to increase the tension they lock onto the pins.

I used a tweezer to scratch the surface corrosion away from the sockets on the connector that was in the spoiler. The brushed it all down with acetone. Assembled together and hey presto, third brake light!

 

[Gaz197]

No worries ha

https://apshop.eu/en/renault/47617-renault-auxiliary-stop-light-7700429000-2000000476179.html

 

[Gaz197]

Good skills! Mine is growing moss

 

[Louis]

Cup spoilers with working brake lights might start going on the up then.

 

[Gaz197]

I can't believe I am the 1st to identify this issue?
If a new one arrives I am going to weather proof it massively

 

[STEVE.M]

Cup spoilers with working brake lights might start going on the up then.

Or more trouble than their worth?

 

[Gaz197]

Well mine arrived from Estonia today... all good ?

 

[HG182]

Well mine arrived from Estonia today... all good ?

You weren’t ripped off then! ?