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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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So I've been having problems with my brake lights not working, and it hit me that I have no idea if my middle/third brake light works at all. It appears that all C5 units use LED units.

I've spent an hour googling and I CAN NOT figure out where/how to replace or test the thing! Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you!
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Back up to glass or something else reflective and step on your brake pedal. Look in your mirror and see the reflection of your lights. Or, ask someone to stand behind your car and watch the lights while you depress the brake pedal.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by maxx2200
Back up to glass or something else reflective and step on your brake pedal. Look in your mirror and see the reflection of your lights. Or, ask someone to stand behind your car and watch the lights while you depress the brake pedal.
No that's the problem. My brake lights do not work when I press the brake and I have error messages and stuff as detailed here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...t-working.html

I've come to realize that this whole deal could be because the LED unit is shot and I'd like to test/replace it.
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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"I have no idea if my middle/third brake light works at all."
Sorry, I misunderstood. This is what you wrote.

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