Cup Spoiler Brake light

[jessica_laurie]

Hello.

The brake light on my cup spoiler is not working.. I've checked the wiring and its all live.

What can I do? Does the non sport lights fit? Or do I need to phone Renault and order one?

Please help, cos I dont wanna get pulled over for not having a brake light working!!

 

[clio carl]

you will need to get another from renault, as the non cup ones dont fit,
you should be fine as long as your normal brake lights work ok.

 

[jessica_laurie]

ooooh money!! ..just paid out £75 excess for a new windscreen :*( sad times

 

[clio carl]

tell me about it, £££££££ and more ££££££ lol

 

[jessica_laurie]

a further £240 on mechanical repairs at the start of the month too... talk about on my ass this month!!

 

[jessica_laurie]

and tax this month too!!

 

[chris blue]

Thread resurrection: Ive just got hold of a Cup spoiler, brake light doesnt work and checked the switch wire and return path is fine
Wobbled the connector on the PCB but nothing. Is there anywhere, or anyhow, they can be repaired? Cant see any dry joints, thats about the limit of my knowledge. Or is it buy aftermarket new, for £20?

Any suggestions ?

 

[Stay Puft]

For the sake of £20, get the genuine from RPD

 

[chris blue]

genuine renault part for £20 on its way

 

[Louis]

I did put an LED strip in mine. Worked great, but i had problems with the actual plastic of the brake light breaking so it didn't sit properly in the spoiler.
For the money I just bought a new genuine one from renault. Looooads better now!

 

[chris blue]

mine (Genuine RPD) arrived today. hope it sorts it

 

[chris blue]

fitted the new renault 3rd brake light, still no go
and i have a switched live at the terminal
G knows whats up now....

 

[cs_dave]

Seprate fuse? Seems mad as i said it worked before i removed it.

 

[chris blue]

i thought there may be a fuse somewhere, (Connector block) but thought someone on here would av suggested that
i am wondering

1. the connector that connects to the brake light terminal has broken wire (But i shove tester terminals in the connector and that what shows the 12v switched live) or the terminals are not connecting to connector block
2. theres not enough voltage to set the LEDs off, i'm getting a reading of 12v
3. no return path. (but probes in the connector show 12v flowing)
4. the replacement brake light i have is shagged

standard brake lights work ok
gonna get the old spoiler back out, and plug that back in see if it works

 

[chris blue]

Well- got it working. just posting in case this helps anyone in future
I couldnt get any of the 3 upper brake lights i had working. the connectors all looked a bit naff and broken and corroded.

So- cut them all away and connected the 2 cables that appear from the tailgate straight into the brake light connector. Bingo- it worked. So the connectors wear, and break down internally. Also- you must get the polarity right- if yours doesnt work when you refit it, change the wires round

Having bought the 3rd brake light of here, the seller will be pleased to know the original light worked after all. I now have a brand new Renault 3rd brake light as a spare

NB- When i did it, i also blew the fuse once- fuses are passenger end, dashboard under the flap. I now carry fuse wire and tweezers to get the buggers out. lol

 

[cs_dave]

Well- got it working. just posting in case this helps anyone in future
I couldnt get any of the 3 upper brake lights i had working. the connectors all looked a bit naff and broken and corroded.

So- cut them all away and connected the 2 cables that appear from the tailgate straight into the brake light connector. Bingo- it worked. So the connectors wear, and break down internally. Also- you must get the polarity right- if yours doesnt work when you refit it, change the wires round

Having bought the 3rd brake light of here, the seller will be pleased to know the original light worked after all. I now have a brand new Renault 3rd brake light as a spare

NB- When i did it, i also blew the fuse once- fuses are passenger end, dashboard under the flap. I now carry fuse wire and tweezers to get the buggers out. lol

Glad to hear mate!