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Third/high level brake light issue.



HG182

HG182

  2005 Silver 182
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

STEVE.M

  PH2 172
HG182 said:
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!
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Check the continuity through the light unit.

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/3rd-brake-light-out.662674/
 
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Gaz197

  Black 197
HG182 said:
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!
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Gaz197

  Black 197


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?
 
HG182

HG182

  2005 Silver 182
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!
 
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Gaz197

  Black 197
STEVE.M said:
7700429000 Try Wolverhampton Renault.
They were on offer not that long ago.
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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

Amos91

Honorary Member
ClioSport Club Member
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.
 
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Gaz197

  Black 197
Amos91 said:
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.
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Wolverhampton out of stock... do you have details for the dealer selling them please?
 
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Iain04

  Renault Clio 182
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.
 
Louis

Louis

I Park Like a C**t
ClioSport Club Member
Renaultgenuineparts are pretty decent. Most likely dispatched from the UK, believe they hold lots of stock.
 
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Iain04

  Renault Clio 182
They indeed canceled :p

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

Louis

I Park Like a C**t
ClioSport Club Member
STEVE.M

STEVE.M

  PH2 172
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Gaz197

  Black 197
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
 
HG182

HG182

  2005 Silver 182
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!


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Gaz197

  Black 197
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
 
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