Tail Light Situatiom

[dlfrisch]

Just installed an new tail light. All OK, then a day later the brake light stopped working. Checked the switch, looked good, wires on OK, shorted across - still NG. What a dummy I checked voltage there and finally came too, had power. I then checked the light socket - got power. THE NEW BULB WAS BLOWN OUT !

 

[J Franklin]

That's why I always start with the bulb, then see if there is juice.

 

[Oldgearz]

I once spent 35$ for a desk lamp bulb that worked like a flashbulb when I turned the lamp on. They sent me a new bulb....you probably won't be that lucky.

 

[Patrick L.]

Bulbs do blow, can at any time.

To do so so quickly, wondering what voltage the system and the bulb are.

 

[Synchro909]

6 volt globe in a 12 volt car??