Hello everyone,

I am the proud owner of a 2007 Bright Silver roadster which I have had for 2 trouble free years. However I recently discovered an unusual problem for which I'm hoping someone can help me. I recently learned that my center-mounted 3rd brake light was not working. I researched the problem here and saw that defective 3rd brake lights are a common problem on the roadsters, but are easily replaced, so I tracked down a new led light bar and set about doing the replacement myself. However, when I removed the old light, I found that it had no wires or connections going to it at all!! I looked everywhere to see if there was a wire that was unplugged, but couldn't find any loose wires anywhere. The weird part is that since I have had the car, it has passed 2 state inspections and I have been stopped twice for speeding and neither officer said anything about the light not working. Also, the access panel to get to the light had not been removed since I bought the car. The problem is, I know nothing about automotive wiring. Can someone tell me how much of a hassle it will be to install the wiring to the 3rd brake light? I'm guessing I may have to get the wiring from a wrecked roadster. I can't believe this issue wasn't caught on the 2 past inspections, but I guess it confirms my suspicions that state inspections here are a big rip off. I'm coming up for another inspection next month and would like to get this fixed. It would probably pass the inspection again, but I can't stand knowing that something on the car is defective. Can anyone give me some advice?

Thanks!!
Dave L.

 

As that 2 wire connection is an integral part of the wiring harness, I find it hard to believe that the factory left it out. I think it much more likely that the connector is hiding somewhere in the trunk lid.
( I could be wrong, and it wouldn't be the first time )

 

Thanks for the quick reply alaxfire. It's a mystery. I looked everywhere in the trunk area and there are no loose wires. All other wires to the spoiler, etc are neatly grouped together. I'm hoping to find a reliable mechanic to take a look at it. Unfortunately, there aren't many Crossfire knowledgeable mechanics here in my area of WV. Thanks again for the link.
Dave L.

 

Have you looked for where the connector is on the lamp assembly?

 

The harness is shown in the schematic as a black/blue wire and a brown wire :

 

Yeah. I had the lamp assembly completely removed. There is a small connector at the bottom of the assembly, but no wires to be found. I am at a complete loss as to why the previous owner would have unplugged the light and removed the wires.

 

Many thanks for your assistance. This is very helpful.

 

Where are you located ?

 

North Central West Virginia in a little town called Bridgeport. Relocated here from DC for my government job. I'm about 40 miles south of the PA border.