Public Service Announcement 3rd brake light
As many of you know it's a common problem for the 3rd brake light wires to break in the corner of the trunk. Well, make sure you check to see if yours if working before going to get an inspection.
Texas now requires the 3rd brake to light up to pass inspection. I imagine many people will be caught off guard due to this change in the law.
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93' LE #1136 - FM II
250k miles
Been there, done that. At last month's inspection my 3rd brake light was not working. After the heated discussion about which tech would drive my Miata for the road test, they replaced the bad bulb for free. Luckily, the problem was not the common broken wire.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Yep all 86 and newer need to have 3 Stop Lamps.
https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/vi/ins...nCriteria.aspx
05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)
* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility
1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers
3. Mirror
4. Steering
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (3) 1986 and newer; (2) if 1960-1985; (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp (1)
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old
20. Window Tint.
Thanks for the heads-up Sharpie!
After chasing evap codes on a Jeep Wrangler and getting that sorted out, it failed for the third brake light. I thought it was crap, until I got home and looked it up. The Jeep was rear ended years ago and that's when it stoppped working. Now I have two weeks to figure it out. Not cool Texas.
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93' LE #1136 - FM II
250k miles
My miata failed too, but luckily it was just the bulb, so that was taken care of.Originally Posted by Sharpie
On the Jeep front - I have an aftermarket bumper/tire carrier on mine, so the 3rd light is no longer around. Am I going to have to get something set up, or do you know if it is passable if there is no 3rd brake light?
13. Stop Lamps (3) 1986 and newer; (2) if 1960-1985; (1) if 1959 model or earlier
What year is your Jeep?
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Its a '12, but I was hoping someone may have experience with a vehicle that does not have a 3rd brake light, rather than simply a non-functioning one.
I have about 6 months, but I guess ill get started on a solution
You will need one. They sell extensions pretty cheap. My neighbor just did one on his JK. Or you can go blingin' cool and get the fancy lights that go inside the wheel of the spare tire and light up.
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93' LE #1136 - FM II
250k miles
one of these should get you to pass.
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