Tail light fuse location?

[James H]

Hey Y'all -

- if the answer to this is already on the forum, - sorry for this, - but I have searched and can't find the answer.

My problem is offside (only) tail light out. Replaced bulb; no fix. Checked power supply to tail light cluster; all working, including the brake light on the same bulb, so I am thinking that there isn't an earth problem at the cluster. Everything on that cluster works, except the tail light.

Next thought = fuse out. I know that there are separate fuses for the dipped headlights on each side, so maybe ........

The fuse box cover (dash end driver's side) lists all the fuses there, but doesn't mention tail lights at all, and I have tried removing other possible associated fuses in case it is on a shared fuse and not specifically labelled on the diagram. Nope.

There is a label on the fuse box cover which says that there are other fuses in the E-box and also the auxiliary relay bracket. I don't know where either of them are, and can't find anything on the forum to tell me.

Can anyone help me, please?

tvm,

James.

[kite]

check the contacts in the bulbholder, they may be bent.

[kenney]

The tail light is controlled through the onboard power supply control unit

[James H]

Thanks Kite - good idea, 'cos that was actually the issue last time I had a tail light out some months ago (on the other side) - so it was the first thing I checked this time. I also checked with a multimeter directly onto the contacts, and then onto the contacts in the multi-pin connector; no power there either.

regards,

James.

[James H]

The tail light is controlled through the onboard power supply control unit

Wassat then? Does that mean that there isn't a fuse to look for at all?

James

[Crasher]

No fuse, direct feed from the onboard power supply unit. A code read is required if the fault is not a bulb or contact.

[James H]

Oh bo*****s! - but thank you for the information!

Was really hoping to solve something like a tail light out without having to visit a garage........ - or buy software, or other new kit......

Ho hum. No smiley for resigned to fate ............

James.