Computer ghosts.
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Blamecanada999
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Computer ghosts.
The diagnostic screen in the dash of my G50 is telling me that my "Stop Lamps Are Inoperative"; yet all three lights work perfectly fine. Any idea on what's tripping off the sensor?
Re: Computer ghosts. (Blamecanada999)
Non OEM bulbs and/or corroded sockets, drawing the incorrect current.
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paranoidjack
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Q45tech
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Re: Computer ghosts. (paranoidjack)
The filament inside bulbs boils off tungsten molecules and thus it increases in resistance with use getting thinner and thinner before it finally fails.
Just like headlight bulbs get dimmer and dimmer before failing.
Why it's a good idea to change bulbs BEFORE THEY FAIL...........do it when it is easy not on the side of the road at night.
The critical headlight, turn signals, and brake bulbs, back up, tag etc.
Ever get pulled over and ticketed for burned out bulbs........nice excuse for a strip search.
Guess it is a unique mind set to do preventative maintenence BEFORE THINGS FAIL at a bad moment.
Just like headlight bulbs get dimmer and dimmer before failing.
Why it's a good idea to change bulbs BEFORE THEY FAIL...........do it when it is easy not on the side of the road at night.
The critical headlight, turn signals, and brake bulbs, back up, tag etc.
Ever get pulled over and ticketed for burned out bulbs........nice excuse for a strip search.
Guess it is a unique mind set to do preventative maintenence BEFORE THINGS FAIL at a bad moment.
Re: Computer ghosts. (Blamecanada999)
Just as an FYI, there are 4 bulbs (2 in the rear deck lamp, which are not as noticeable when only one goes out).
Re: Computer ghosts. (mcastro)
That's what happened with mine. Had one of the center bulbs out so it was difficult to notice.mcastro wrote:Just as an FYI, there are 4 bulbs (2 in the rear deck lamp, which are not as noticeable when only one goes out).