Needing help with break lights (car)

ironwill

You would think that google could help me solve this problem but it appers to me now that maybe just maybe google doesn't know everything?

I drive a mitsubishi mirage and it's been off the road for a few years. about two weeks ago I decided to get it repaired (bodywork only needing repairs)

My problem is, My break lights wont work! I'v gone through every fuse, there all fine! I checked the light connecter the dash board and it's connect and as fine as I can tell.

Today the battery started getting drained and by tonight it coughed and coughed before she finally turned over.

I think it's to do with the earth wire.. maybe disconnected or snapped??

Has anyone any idea how I can check for this? I honestly have no Idea where to begine looking.

I'm beginging to feel like a headless chicken yano.

johnayo

First things first, check the bulbs. If ok, check if you have 12volts at the brake light switch.

ironwill

I can't do anything else tonight, it's dark and autoparts is closed. I'll update the thread tomorrow. Thanks johnayo

ironwill

Well it turns out it was only the sencer just above the break peddle, My friend did a manual job so it was even costfree

I'm still having battery problems tho, It does start every morning but with a little struggle.

Maybe you can help me with this.. The indercater on the left wing is broken, the wire is snapped so obiviously no bulb is connected.. can that drain the battery? I have got eletric tape around the wire.

I'v a little idea about cars but I'm no macanic

biko

A broken indicator or wire should not drain the battery as no electricity is used for anything (as long as the end of the wire is taped).
Not many here are proper mechanics, we're just DIYers

pred racer

ironwill wrote: »

Well it turns out it was only the sencer just above the break peddle, My friend did a manual job so it was even costfree

I'm still having battery problems tho, It does start every morning but with a little struggle.

Maybe you can help me with this.. The indercater on the left wing is broken, the wire is snapped so obiviously no bulb is connected.. can that drain the battery? I have got eletric tape around the wire.

I'v a little idea about cars but I'm no macanic

Sounds like your battery is knackered. Stick a voltmeter across it and see what you get.

johnayo

The starting problem is a little trickier as we cannot be sure whats happening with the info given. As already suggested, most likely cause is a dodgy battery. If you dont have the capacity to check the battery then probably best to get it checked by someone that does.

Mar4ix

another option, disconnect battery every night. make sure , youll be able start your car in morning, until youll find, what problem is, what is draining battery.

aujopimur

Most motor factors will load test your battery FOC.

ironwill

Well got a new battery, and turns out you were right.. Light's fixed and battery not dying make my first mission complete

Thanks for your help and time!