Brake light not working on Thule bike carrier 9502

[PhilandMena]

I had a similar issue with a different model Thule. In the end, I decided the cheapest fix was to buy a trailer light bar on ebay and lash this over the top of the original light set with cable ties. Works fine and much cheaper than the £90 replacement part or garage repair, I thought.

I thought about this too but need to identify where the fault is otherwise could end up with the same issue. My garage is £50.00 an hour labour costs if it has to go in.

 

[Thesheas]

If you have AA or RAC call them out, as the lights are a legal requirement it’s a breakdown.

 

[PhilandMena]

It's not a breakdown, it's on my drive.

 

[Thesheas]

If not having the light working makes the vehicle unusable, it would be classed as a breakdown. Just because it’s on your drive doesn’t matter.

 

[PhilandMena]

Faulty connection. Thx for all your helpfull advice.

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[PhilandMena]

If not having the light working makes the vehicle unusable, it would be classed as a breakdown. Just because it’s on your drive doesn’t matter.

I'm not sure it classes the motorhome as unusable as the other 3 brake lights do work. One at the top and one large one on each side. Does not matter now as its sorted. Onwards and upwards.

 

[pappajohn]

If not having the light working makes the vehicle unusable, it would be classed as a breakdown. Just because it’s on your drive doesn’t matter.

That, of course, depends on level of cover.
They'll only attend if you have home call.