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Hank Scorpio

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Hank Scorpio Grand Master

Hank Scorpio

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My right hand rear taillight (the largest one) is not working properly on my R34. It will light up when I put the head lights on however when I depress the brake pedal it does not get brighter.

Because it seemed that the globe was working (as it lights up with head lights) I tried changing the fuse however this did not correct the problem (the one in the engine bay marked "Tail Lights" however upon thinking about it, had the fuse been faulty all of them probably wouln't be operational). So do you think there is a problem with the globe? And if so how do I get to the f*cker? (I opened up the carpet in the boot but I think I may have to take the whole light out somehow?)

Thanks for the help on my n00bish question!

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It will be a twin-filament bulb - 1 filament for the tail light and 1 filament for the brake light.

The brake light filament has pooped itself. Get a new bulb.

NFI how to get at the bulb, but it probably won't be all that difficult if you look carefully.

iseekool Veteran

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yep..globe sounds like its gone..

and correct the whole tail light comes out.. there are a few nuts that have to be taken off... 10mm DEEP socket will do the job perfect..

From my experience - open the boot and remove the lining (secured via some plastic quarter turn screws) - you should then be able to remove the bulb from behind.

I have an r34 4 door btw... not sure if it differs from a coupe....

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