3rd brake light over back window!!!

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Oct 24, 2003 | 11:22 AM

bddo

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3rd brake light over back window!!!

I know this probably sounds stupid, but I had no idea until a few days ago that there was actually a real working brake light in the light assembly on the back of the cab, over the back window. I knew the dome lights worked, but the brake light had never worked since I bought the truck.

I removed the light the other day, and found a burned out bulb in the socket. Replaced the bulb with a new one, put a brick on the brake pedal, and on came the brake light. Looks great too!

Today, while driving across Houston on my way to work, I paid close attention to other Superduty's. To my surprise, a large percentage of them had non working 3rd brake lights. Most of them where '00 to '02 models.

I just thought I would pass this info along to anyone else that might have missed this like I did....

Oct 24, 2003 | 12:47 PM

DavidB

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The one on my 2000 F350 SD lasted about 18 months. Replaced bulb and no more problems.

Oct 24, 2003 | 05:01 PM

jaxf250

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My new 2001 CHMSL bulb lasted about 7 months. Replacement one has been in now/working for over 2 years... weird.

Oct 24, 2003 | 08:19 PM

Kraut

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I don't think mine has ever worked...

That's a brake light too?????

Oct 25, 2003 | 11:44 AM

Outpost22

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Brakes???????Lights???????????????

Oct 25, 2003 | 07:52 PM

mbnv992

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I had a problem in my old truck with the signal lights burning out.
Ya, isn't that brake light cool lookin' ?

Outpost - You never know, thats what some people REALLY may think

Oct 25, 2003 | 10:42 PM

Streetcruzer

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Re: 3rd brake light over back window!!!

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Originally posted by bddo

Today, while driving across Houston on my way to work, I paid close attention to other Superduty's. To my surprise, a large percentage of them had non working 3rd brake lights. Most of them where '00 to '02 models.

I just thought I would pass this info along to anyone else that might have missed this like I did....

Thanks for the reminder!! Its amazing how many vehicles have burned out bulbs, no one checks anymore I guess!
Thats one of my chores I do every Sunday morning, check the fluids and tire pressure,and the lights on both my vehicles, only takes a couple of minutes.

Rather Safe than Sorry,
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Dec 27, 2009 | 07:19 PM

iwritesql

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I noticed mine was out this evening (someone told me) and so now I want to change it. I removed the two phillips head screws but still can't remove the lense. Do I just try and pry harder? Or does the whole assembly (with rubber boot) come off before gaining access to the bulb? -Thanks

Dec 27, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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aldridgec

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They tend to burn out because it's a rather hot bulb in a small space. Superduties aren't the only ones with this problem, many cars do with third brake lights.

Dec 27, 2009 | 08:42 PM

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92f150I6

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my bulbs burned out, it a pain in the butt to change right now with the cover on the bed, so im not overly concerned. Still have 2 working regular lights.

Dec 27, 2009 | 09:15 PM

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Rongold

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High Mounted Stop Lamp

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Originally Posted by iwritesql

The whole lamp comes off as 1 piece, and then you twist out the center socket to replace the bulb.

RON

Dec 27, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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1975StroppeBaja

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Who knows if mine works... its hidden behind the truck cap

However the third brake light on the back glass of my cap works just fine so far.

Dec 27, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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2001SuperDuty

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just a note, recon makes a awesome LED third brake light kit. Super bright and looks great at night with the white LED to shine in the bed. Just my 2 cents. Definetly worth the money. Go Recon!!!