Brake lights and license plate lights

Tomas Hernandez · 02-21-2006, 05:38 AM

I am a new Porsche (89 911 Cabriolet) owner, this is my first thread, and I need help. My brake lights are not coming on. My license plate lights are not coming on either. All other lights are working properly. I have changed out the bulbs. Any ideas?

Jeff · 02-21-2006, 05:44 AM

Tomas, Welcome to the board.

Is your fuse good? If so try cleaning the ends and the connection points on the fuse box. If not replace it.

kqw · 02-21-2006, 06:58 AM

What Jeff said...Check yur fuses.

Tomas Hernandez · 02-21-2006, 07:02 AM

How do I determine which fuses control these sets of lights?

stormmaster · stormmaster's Garage

look for the one that is broken....it will be obvious when you open the fuse box....also there should be a diagram inside fuse box lid...also look in your owners manual

Jeff · 02-21-2006, 07:26 AM

Counting from the back of the car, the brake light fuse is the 7th fuse. It should be an 8 amp. If it is not broken, clean the tips of it and the connecting points on the fuse box with some emory cloth or fine sand paper.

msk1986911 · 10-29-2006, 11:29 AM

The initial post is similar to my problem: brake lights don't work and pressing the brake pedal causes the fuse to blow. There is a short somwehere, although I've been able to pinpoint it. Also, I've just discovered that the license plate lights no longer work either. Any thoughts?