I changed the rear brake light on 2003 dodge stratus still doesn't work what could it be?

Question

I changed the rear brake light on 2003 dodge stratus still doesn't work what could it be?

Answer 1

make sure they gave you the right sized bulb for it if they didn't they wont work right those use a, 921 in the center stop light and a 3057 in the main stop lights on each side,and those are the only bulbs that will work right in those cars, i know i own one,good luck.

Answer 2

Did you change both brake lights or just one side? Or was it the third brake light? If you only changed one side it shouldn't be the wiring. Make sure you have the correct bulb. On combination lamps there are two filaments. The last two digits in the number on the base of the bulb will be 57. If it is a single filament bulb they will be 56. They both will plug into the socket but only one will work correctly.

If you replaced both, Make sure the third brake light works. Then your turn signals. While your foot is on the brake wiggle the turn signal switch to see if the brakes come on. If not, it's your brake light switch on the top of the pedal arm.

Answer 3

It's a crappy car! Sorry, don't take that personally, it's just that those "cloud cars" from the Chrysler Corp. were notoriously poorly made, and have had many problems. It's most likely the wiring somewhere in the tail end of your car... and the dealer (they love this) will have to do a diagnostic check with their electronic equipment to find the source of the problem. I wish you the best! Oh, one more thing, Are you saving up for your next car? I would be....