I have a 1998 honda civic. My left brake (tail) does not light up when I hold down on the brakes. Tail lights on a 98 civic are divided into 2 units, one on the car main body and the other on the trunk, like this.


Now, left tail light (the one thats on the car) does not come on when I hold the brake, but it flashes when I lock the car (using the keyless entry system). The one thats on the trunk works perfectly.

Do you know whats causing the problem?

 

Check your bulb, if its a double filamint the part that lights up for the Brakes probably burnt out.

 

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x2. Beat me to it. But yes, this is correct. Probably just needs a new bulb.

 

Kewl thanks. I will try to replace the bulb today.

Do I need to pull out the whole tail light assembly to replace the bulb, or can I do it with it attached to the car?