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Old 30-05-2021, 04:08 PM   #1
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Default Ford Focus 2008 LT brake, tail and reverse lights out after changing globe.

I changed the brake light bulb since my right brake light was not working and now all of a sudden my reverse lights aren’t working except one, and my right tail light doesn’t work now... If anyone can be of any help that would be amazing
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P.S. I checked all fuses and they work fine. Also, the bulb that I replaced recently broke again only after a few days of replacing it
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Old 01-06-2021, 09:38 AM   #2
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Default Re: Ford Focus 2008 LT brake, tail and reverse lights out after changing globe.

I'm a great believer in cause and effect.

I presume on the LT Focus globe replacement involves removing the entire light assembly so I'd start by checking that you haven't damaged some of the wiring or pinched it when putting the assembly back in because this sounds like a wiring issue.
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Old 01-06-2021, 10:43 AM   #3
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Default Re: Ford Focus 2008 LT brake, tail and reverse lights out after changing globe.

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I'm a great believer in cause and effect.

I presume on the LT Focus globe replacement involves removing the entire light assembly so I'd start by checking that you haven't damaged some of the wiring or pinched it when putting the assembly back in because this sounds like a wiring issue.
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Also they're common for corrosion in the globe holders, the contacts in the sockets wear out/turn green and requires replacement.

Use a incandescent test light and see if you are getting power on the contacts in the holder.
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Old 02-06-2021, 10:42 PM   #4
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Default Re: Ford Focus 2008 LT brake, tail and reverse lights out after changing globe.

Thank you all for the replies. I will look into these as soon as I can get the chance.
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