following on from a topic from 14th august this year concerning rear lights/brake lights exhibiting the christmas tree effect ( they all work but not necessarily at the appointed time, orat the same time) my little darling just failed it's annual Ministry of Terror appointment with the above malady. anyway , out with the continuity tester and surprise surprise everything tests out ok but doesnt work as per the plan , so a quick foray onto the forum and bingo some other luckless soul has had a similar misfortune which appears to be ,and in fact is, earth related. the reason for this diatribe is to add to the knowledge and prevent other members suffering near terminal brain implosion trying to understand the vagaries of stag electrics as I did. my problem was located in the actual bulb holder where the brass contact to earth the case of the bulb (although in contact with the bulb)was not in contact with the gothic turrety looking bit ( a stag techy term ) that pushes into the light fitting and forms the earth part of the circuit hence the bulb was not earthed even though when tested externaly ie. bulb holder to light fitting the earth was good.fixed it with a small section of braided copper cable pushed in between the brass contact and bulb holder earth casing to take out the gap and restore continuity followed by a good clean and spray with electrical cleanerand peace and harmony has been restored. going for a beer now to restore brain ready for the next wobbly it throws at me.
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