Defender 04 brake light fault

[LeHoyne]

Hi there, first time posting as new to being a lro though long time admirer of LR.
Just noticed the other day that the brake lights don't illuminate, they did work, though I think I may have done something when driving on severe corrugation on the way to cactus bay in SA. I looked at the fuse box under the seat and to my untrained eye, everything looks ok. All other electrics are fine and not sure where to start....help!

[wrinklearthur]

Hi LeHoyne

Welcome aboard to the forum.

When you get the chance, buy yourself a cheap multimeter from somewhere like a DickSmith or Jaycar store .

There are some booklets on how to use multimeters available from those same stores, armed with all that, you should lean a little about electrics and this knowledge is power. ( pun is intended )

find out how to;
measure potential across two points, this shows a open circuit.
measure current, this shows a closed circuit.
resistance, with less resistance the more current flows through a circuit.

learn the applications of Ohms law. ( E = I x R ), ( I = E / R ), ( R = E / I ).

The basic power equation is a easy one also. ( W = E x I )

E is voltage
I is current
R is resistance
W is power

Handy knowledge to have if you or someone that you meet, are having electrical problems when well away from help.
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[The ho har's]

Welcome to the forum:D

and thanks Arthur for your informative post;):)

[ptaplin]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum and good to see you on the Powerlines today.
Cheers,
Phil.

[LeHoyne]

Thanks for the top tip @wrinklearther. Will pick up a multi meter tomoz and have a think of my problem.

[LeHoyne]

The power lines trip blew my mind Phil. I still can't believe what we did up and down those rocks. I can't wait till the next trip.

[banjo]

G"day & welcome to the forum....:D