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Fiat Doblo (III generation): Diagnosing and Replacing a Brake Light Bulb

First determine whether one brake light is out or all of them. If one is out, the cause is usually the bulb, the bulb socket or the tail light connector. If all are out, including the high-mounted third brake light, the cause is the fuse or the brake pedal switch. The exact tail light design depends on trim level: some versions use LEDs, in which case you replace the module or the whole tail light.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 20-40 minutes Steps: 8

Parts

№	Part
01	Brake light bulb (incandescent)if the tail light uses an incandescent bulb; match the base type to the old bulb
02	Brake light circuit fuse
03	Brake light switch on the brake pedal
04	Tail light assembly or its LED moduleif the tail light is LED; there is no separate bulb

Tools

Torx or Phillips screwdriver (depending on trim level)
plastic trim pry tool
multimeter or test lamp
gloves

There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online) and 1 more. See manuals →

Step by step

8 steps

Turn the ignition on, have a helper press the brake pedal, and look at all three brake lights: left, right and the high-mounted one. This immediately shows you where to look for the fault.
If one brake light is out, open the tailgate or rear doors and find access to the back of the tail light. This is either service access panels in the trim on the side wall of the cargo area or the tail light fasteners on the outside. Remove the trim with a plastic trim pry tool.
Disconnect the connector from the tail light, remove the tail light fasteners (usually 2-3 screws or nuts) and carefully remove the tail light together with the bulb holder assembly. Tighten the fasteners by hand without force. The torque here is minimal, and the plastic housing cracks easily.
Remove the brake light bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. Inspect the bulb for a broken filament or a darkened glass envelope. Install a new bulb of the same type and wattage. Hold the glass with a clean cloth or a glove, not with bare fingers.
Check the socket and connector contacts for corrosion and signs of melting. Clean off any deposits and, if needed, apply a little contact grease. If the bulb is new but the brake light still does not work, use a multimeter to check for voltage at the socket contact with the pedal pressed. If there is no voltage, look for a break in the wiring or a poor ground at the tail light.
If all the brake lights are out, check the brake light circuit fuse in the fuse boxes (the cabin fuse box and the one in the engine compartment). The correct slot is marked on the box cover or in the owner's manual. Replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating. If it blows again, look for a short circuit in the wiring instead of installing a higher-rated fuse.
If the fuse is intact, check the brake light switch on the brake pedal. It is located above the pedal, under the driver's side panel. Make sure its plunger extends when the pedal is released and that the contacts close when the pedal is pressed. Replace a faulty switch with a new one of the same type. Note that cruise control and the Stop and Start system also depend on this switch.
Reassemble the tail light, connect the connector and put the trim back in place. Check all three brake lights again with the pedal pressed. Also make sure there are no bulb error messages on the instrument panel.

Common mistakes and warnings

Turn the ignition off before replacing the bulb
A brake light that does not work is dangerous: drivers behind you cannot see that you are braking
Do not drive the vehicle with a faulty brake light
If the vehicle has LED tail lights, or the on-board computer still shows an error after the bulb is replaced, take the vehicle to a repair shop to have the circuit diagnosed