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Old Nov 25, 2025 | 09:23 AM
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Smile v60 broken/ dislodged wire tail light harness

Hi all, Just joined ( 5 mins ago) Hope this is the right place to get advice ?, I have a 2012 V60 Drive, R design. The drivers side tail light bulb will not light but the brake light does. Ive replaced the bulb to no affect. I then noticed that there is a white wire that is about 6inches long and is only attached to one of the plug in wire clips the other end has dislodged or is broken , so this would appear to be the cause of the light problem, but I don't know where the the lose end of the wires goes. I would really appreciate it if anyone can help me with this issue?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2025 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Drissydoc
Hi all, Just joined ( 5 mins ago) Hope this is the right place to get advice ?, I have a 2012 V60 Drive, R design. The drivers side tail light bulb will not light but the brake light does. Ive replaced the bulb to no affect. I then noticed that there is a white wire that is about 6 inches long and is only attached to one of the plug-in wire clips, the other end has dislodged or is broken, so this would appear to be the cause of the light problem, but I don't know where the loose end of the wires goes, much like how beginners need guidance when they learn Quran online with tajweed. I would really appreciate it if anyone can help me with this issue?
The disconnected white wire is likely causing the tail light issue. It should connect to a clip or socket in the tail light assembly or harness. Reattaching it properly should restore the light’s function.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2025 | 02:10 PM
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If the driver's side taillight does not light up despite replacing the bulb, and the brake light is working, the problem is likely due to a white wire, approximately 15 cm long, that is attached to only one terminal of the connector and whose other end is disconnected or broken.
 

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