Re: [ST] Lucas Strikes Again

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004, Ira Gluck wrote:

> I just noticed that the tail light on my '98 t595 isn't working. Brake 
> lights, and all other lights work just fine. I checked fuses, switched 
> relays, wiggled wires, but it still doesn't work. I checked both the 
> Triumph Service Manual, and the Haynes Manual, with no luck. I tried to 
> trace the wiring via the wiring diagram, but I am severely electrically 
> challenged. I would be forever indebted for any help.

Does it light when you use brakes?  It's just not there when doing
nothing?  From that I'd say you need a new bulb, guessing it's a common
"1157" dual filament bulb, one filament is the tail/running light, one is
the brake.

Just guessing ;^{D

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