Brake Light Bulb Loose

[Ciao]

I have a Brake Light Bulb located on the right side that fits loose on the socket of the light housing and keeps falling off. I have the original light assembly 2001 Box S. The aluminum track that runs through the housing for this bulb is loose unlike the others.

Anyone have a solution?

[steved0x]

Mine used to get loose and then the brake lights wouldn't work, I think I squeezed the two sides together, and I may have added a little epoxy to keep the bottom metal track in place against the plastic housing.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Mine used to get loose and then the brake lights wouldn't work, I think I squeezed the two sides together, and I may have added a little epoxy to keep the bottom metal track in place against the plastic housing.

Interesting solution; thanks, I may try this

[particlewave]

I secured the trace with a long screw through it and into the plastic tray.

[Ciao]

I took out the tail light assembly today for a close look and discovered the loose metal track/trace has slots that may have come loose from the plastic tray. I re-insterted the slots located at the bulb location and ensure the other slots/notches were snug into the plastic part. I also closed the bulb slot slowly/carefully (with my fingers) and the bulb fit in much secure and tighter.

This simple solution may have solved the problem of the brake light bulb coming loose.

Thanks!

[particlewave]

The trace(s) will pop back out.
They always do...

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by particlewave

The trace(s) will pop back out.
They always do...

Yeah especially if you drive on bumpy roads. Since I did the epoxy it hasn't happened again.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Yeah especially if you drive on bumpy roads. Since I did the epoxy it hasn't happened again.

Thanks! I'll keep an eye on it; if the traces pop out again, I'll try the epoxy approach.