R33 tail light dim on one side after resealing?

[ossy]

Hi,

I recently replaced the driver side tail light on my R33 as it was damaged/leaky... still leaking somewhat annoyingly. Anyway, checked to see if all the bulbs work before fitting trims and noticed both driver side rings are much much brighter than the passenger side. I've tried using my old tail light loom and bulbs as well but still the same.

 

Any ideas why this has happened or how I can sort it? Thanks.

[GTSBoy]

Thought about measuring voltages and quality of earth?

[ossy]

I'll try getting a multimeter as I dont have one but not sure how to do it and what I need to look for to be honest. 

I've managed to get the lights looking alot more even and not ridicilous looking anymore so that's good. The driver side looked like as if the brake lights were on before. I cleaned inside of the passenger tail light lenses as much as I could and replaced the loom with the new one I got from the driver side and they both helped greatly.

 

I've also checked the plug connectors, bulbs, bulb holders, looms and the ground near the boot latch and all look fine. Confused what else it could be effecting the brightness.

Edited February 4, 2020 by ossy

[niZmO_Man]

Some sort of night shade on the outside lenses? Could be a voltage drop (wiring) happening somewhere.

[ossy]

Nope, that's the first thing I checked and thought of as well lol.

Also unsure if related but for a while now, my indicators are hyperflashing but work fine when using hazards.

[niZmO_Man]

Any LED bulbs in the circuit, or a blown bulb will cause it. Check your indicator relay to see if you can replace it with an LED friendly one (e.g. TapTurn).

Could always throw another pair of tail light housings on haha.