3rd brake light
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Yes you can access the 3rd brake light through a removed tail light, I have done it a couple of times.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
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Yes you can access the 3rd brake light through a removed tail light, I have done it a couple of times.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
Good luck, hope you get it fixed.
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Yes you can access the 3rd brake light through a removed tail light, I have done it a couple of times.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
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3rd Brake Light
Thanks all for the directions and information. I will check to see if it is getting power first. The other brake lights are working OK, so I think the fuse must be OK, assuming that the 3rd light is connected in series from the other lights. Does anyone know if there is a supplier for these lights (assuming that I need replacement) other than the Chevy dealership (although they need the money at this time)? RE: the last post - the color is black.
Thanks again, all - Bronk
Thanks again, all - Bronk
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Yes you can access the 3rd brake light through a removed tail light, I have done it a couple of times.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
There is nothing replaceable on the 3rd brake light. Check to see if you have power to the unit, I doubt that it's burned out because the unit has LED's in it not incandescent bulbs. I would check the fuse or possibly it has come unplugged.
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The 3rd brake light is held in by two small 7mm bolts that you access by sticking your arm through the two inner taillights:
NOT my picture, but hopefully this helps:
I changed mine this morning.
NOT my picture, but hopefully this helps:
I changed mine this morning.
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3rd Brake Light
Thanks again for all the postings and taking the time to help with a job that, at first, seemed rather daunting, but with your help, it was a "piece of cake". Especially, thank you to 91 LSMAN for the photo; it was a real help, and, I think makes the statement, "a picture is worth a thousand words" more than just a metaphor. Thanks again.
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Thanks again for all the postings and taking the time to help with a job that, at first, seemed rather daunting, but with your help, it was a "piece of cake". Especially, thank you to 91 LSMAN for the photo; it was a real help, and, I think makes the statement, "a picture is worth a thousand words" more than just a metaphor. Thanks again.
Bronk
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reason for my asking that is because you can buy a black housing 3rd brake light for the c5 if you like that style.
i had one on my red car but since yours is black, it might look even better.
otherwise you can just get another stock light and put it in there.
i had one on my red car but since yours is black, it might look even better.
otherwise you can just get another stock light and put it in there.
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