Q: My car rear brake lights are not working. This is only on the drivers side. Rest of the lights such as reverse lights, left and ri

asked by on February 12, 2018

My car's rear brake light doesnt work on the drivers side. It works on the rear passenger side. Rest of the lights are all working as such as the left and right turn signals, reverse lights, parking lights etc. Please advice.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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