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Hi

Today morning right brake light didn't worked. What kind of bulb it needs and is it easy to change?

Thanks

EDIT: found

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I purchased these http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Automotive-Globe-Stop-Tail-12V-21-5W-2-Pack.aspx?pid=120228#Cross

They are working fine but I am not sure which one lights up when I press brake, 21w or 5w ? how much is the difference bteween visible light output?

21W will be the actual brake/stop light element, 5W will be the tail light element (aka the dim red light that comes on when your headlights are on)

The 21 and 5 are referring to the wattage of the globe, so the brake light should be roughly 4 times brighter than the tail (21/5 ~= 4)

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I purchased these http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Automotive-Globe-Stop-Tail-12V-21-5W-2-Pack.aspx?pid=120228#Cross

They are working fine but I am not sure which one lights up when I press brake, 21w or 5w ? how much is the difference bteween visible light output?

21W will be the actual brake/stop light element, 5W will be the tail light element (aka the dim red light that comes on when your headlights are on)

The 21 and 5 are referring to the wattage of the globe, so the brake light should be roughly 4 times brighter than the tail (21/5 ~= 4)

OP: Is the replacement bulb you bought a dual filament bulb?

Ian's comment got me thinking about mine as the Gen5 uses a 5W T10 for the tail light. I pulled out my stop light and it's a single filament T20-21W bulb.


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I purchased these http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Automotive-Globe-Stop-Tail-12V-21-5W-2-Pack.aspx?pid=120228#Cross

They are working fine but I am not sure which one lights up when I press brake, 21w or 5w ? how much is the difference bteween visible light output?

21W will be the actual brake/stop light element, 5W will be the tail light element (aka the dim red light that comes on when your headlights are on)

The 21 and 5 are referring to the wattage of the globe, so the brake light should be roughly 4 times brighter than the tail (21/5 ~= 4)

OP: Is the replacement bulb you bought a dual filament bulb?

Ian's comment got me thinking about mine as the Gen5 uses a 5W T10 for the tail light. I pulled out my stop light and it's a single filament T20-21W bulb.

Difference between pre- and face-lift rear lights perhaps? (2004 was the changeover correct?)

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Facelift was mid-late 2004 but going from the OP's pic, it's a Pre-facelift model.

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yeah the bulb is dual filament bulb and car is pre face lift. It has separate bulb for tail light.

I couldn't find single filament bulb at autobarn, supercheapauto, autopro, repco and 4 servos in Canberra, so purchased dual filament.

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Ahh ok, that's wierd. I wonder which filament it is using.

Posted

I'll compare the output around 8-9pm. It will be easy to see the difference in the dark

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yeah the bulb is dual filament bulb and car is pre face lift. It has separate bulb for tail light.

I couldn't find single filament bulb at autobarn, supercheapauto, autopro, repco and 4 servos in Canberra, so purchased dual filament.

Surprised you couldn't find a single-element bulb, I've seen plenty (my car needs dual-filament though). If you want a difficult bulb to find, try a T20 wedge parker (clear) light, they are easy to find in 20W (which are for indicators with tinted lenses) but seem non-existent in 5W (which explains why the filters on my parkers are melting :P)

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Yeah I was also surprised.

Last night I checked brake light and it seems 21w filament is working.

  • 9 years later...
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Hey guys...my 1004 camry break light is staying on even after can stopped and locked. I've spent the morning trying to fix bulb in it is w21/w5 and fuse ok....can't notice anything at pesel but then....I do t Know...just got the car roadworthy and reg. I've been taking our fuse at night for battery but scarey/stupid to drive with no break light......any help... please!!!!

Thanks 

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Have a look at the top side of the brake pedal and locate the brake light switch.

Most likely the rubber stopper on the brake pedal had deteriorated and broken/missing.

This would explain why the brake lights are staying on.

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