Reasons Your Brake Lights Aren’t Working
Why Aren’t My Brake Lights Working?
You may not be aware that anything is wrong with your brake lights until you see a police car behind you with flashing lights. When the police officer approaches, they may tell you that your brake lights aren’t working and need to get them fixed right away. If you live around Garden Grove, Pasadena, or Orange, you can bring your vehicle to the Service Center at Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park for brake light repair.
How Do Brake Lights Work?
The brake lights use a switch, which is found on the master cylinder or brake line. On one side of the switch is a power source. On the other side, the power goes out to the brake lights when you press on the brake pedal. The light bulb lights up and the circuit closes. Several components work together to cause the brake lights to work. When they stop working, the bulbs won’t light up, leading to a ticket if you don’t get them fixed.
The biggest issues are the brake light switch, the light switch circuit, light bulbs, or the light socket. The turn signal switch may also be defective. The first step is to check the brake light bulb, which is the most common reason for brake light failure. It’s also the easiest to fix.
The brake light switch is another common problem. When you press on the brake pedal, it activates the switch. The switch can get stuck when you press on the pedal. It can not only get stuck in the off position, but it can also get stuck with the lights on. Sometimes, the connection to the switch becomes corroded, which will affect the signal.
Getting Your Brake Light Repaired
Special tools are required to test the components of the brake light system. You can bring your vehicle to Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park and our service team will use our tools to diagnose the issue. We’ll provide a written estimate, letting you know where the problem is and how much it costs for repairs. Once we have your approval, we’ll begin the repair. These issues generally don’t take long if it’s a bulb or something simple. If the problem is more complex, we can schedule a time for you to leave the vehicle with us.
We check your brake lights when you come in for a multi-point inspection. We’ll look everything over and let you know if the lights aren’t working. If you happen to notice issues while you’re driving or get stopped by a police officer, you can schedule service with us right away. Set up your appointment online or give us a call if you prefer to speak to a live person. We provide a comfortable waiting area for you to wait while we make the repairs, or you can use our shuttle service to go to work or back home.
Let Premier Chevrolet of Buena Park keep you safe on the road. If your brake lights aren’t working, schedule service, and we’ll take care of the problem.