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Alan1
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Brake Lights.

Hi. Guys. Got a problem my brake lights are not working properly my high level light is working but not the side ones the builds are ok. my side lights work as normal. any one got any ideas as to cause. All help and suggestion accepted with thanks.
  
Post #202027619th Jan 2019 6:42 pm
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Sea Raider
 


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Any codes showing up on Diagnostics?

Might be a faulty brake light switch.
I've a spare used one you could try
  
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Admirable
 


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Ukraine 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

If it was the switch the high level light wouldn't work
  
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Alan1
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Brake lights

Hi. there was a new switch put in about 2 months ago.
  
Post #202030419th Jan 2019 8:37 pm
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

The D3 has 2 twin filliment bulbs each side,
so maybe you aren't looking at the correct bulb?
In any case swap the top and bottom ones to see if it helps.

Otherwise see if you have power coming in on the green/purple wire when brake pressed
  
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Narpy
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Very common for both brake bulbs to pop at the same time. Wink
Change them for decent quality stop+tail bulbs only.
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Alan1
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Brake lights

Hi. Guys thank you very much for all the info will try when i return from work tomorrow. Thanks again.
  
Post #202046520th Jan 2019 12:25 pm
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BrianX
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

I've just noticed that when my brake lights come on only the top two light up (as well as the centre high level). Is that normal? All 4 rear lights have dual filament bulbs so I'd have thought all 4 would light up when braking.

I have just fitted a new brake switch but that obviously works OK or nothing would light. I did have a bulb pop a few weeks ago and replaced it.
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Narpy
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Brian, you should only have single brake lights, one per side, totally normal.
There is a mod, which is linked in my signature, detailing how to mod your car for twin brake lights.
The bulbs are already there, you just need to follow the mod and add the extra wire. Wink

Look in my signature for the twin brake lights link and see what you think.
 Mods:
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Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
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Post #203081821st Feb 2019 5:12 pm
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BrianX
 


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Cheers Narpy, I've just found it and am half way through reading.
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Sea Raider
 


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Just went out to check my brake lights after reading this thread, only had the high level one working.
Both side bulbs had blown, all replaced and nicely lit up now
  
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ade1003
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Hello Narpy
I have just tried to find your post on the light fix but am unable to is there anyway you could send me a link.
Cheers Ade
  
Post #203756016th Mar 2019 6:21 pm
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Sea Raider
 


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heres the link

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic103586.html
  
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