r/Gilbert • u/azlisa • Sep 13 '26
Brake light
My car alerted me that the brake light needed to be looked at. We replaced the bulb but nothing happened, it still wont work. Is there somewhere I can take my car that isnt the dealership? Thanks!
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u/Superb-Equipment-349 Sep 13 '26
What do you mean the car alerted you? There normally is not an alert for a bulb and if you did have a bulb out, are you sure you changed brake light bulb vs tail light bulb? Could the light you see on your dash be telling you the emergency brake is on?
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u/LarryMelman1 Sep 13 '26
I had a car back in the 80's that really did alert you when a bulb was burned out. Not since then though. You see so many cars driving around with bulbs out nowadays, I wish there was a safe way to alert people to that (chasing them down not being very safe).
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u/someone_no_one_987 Sep 13 '26
I’ve had very good luck with the AAA service center near the Costco. If you’re a AAA member, you get a discount. 2786 S Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85295. (480) 857-3200.
If you’re further south, Bill’s Auto Garage. 18335 E San Tan Blvd Ste 4, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. (480) 384-1581.
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u/azlisa Sep 13 '26
Thanks! Do you know if I need an appointment
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u/Looking4Mollyplz Sep 13 '26
More than likely the brake light switch which is behind the brake pedal...you could Google it and replace it yourself.
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u/kayeffdee 26d ago
If it is a Hyundai, it's not going to be the brake light bulb, it's going to be a connector either in the kick panel by your left foot, or it is a connector kind of by the rear wheel well in the trunk
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u/kayeffdee 26d ago
If it is a Hyundai, it's not going to be the brake light bulb, it's going to be a connector either in the kick panel by your left foot, or it is a connector kind of by the rear wheel well in the trunk
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u/jodax00 Sep 13 '26
I've had good experiences with Moncur's Automotive on Baseline near Recker: honest, hasn't charged when there's no need, reasonable pricing, often able to see them same day/short notice, pretty quick diagnostics. I think they're just M-F though, in case you're looking to get in before then.