dennism Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I unfortunately have had my center brake light fail on my 2010 Fusion SE (one of the few with a manual transmission). The only replacements I am seeing are not bulbs but entire units, are there any bulb replacements available? What is the process of removing the unit? No screws are visible, is it a pry off? 90$ for an aftermarket brake light is bordering on absurdity, even more for OEM. http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/MC/30425-07204251.html?utm_content=MC&utm_term=2010-2012+Ford+Fusion+Third+Brake+Light+Dorman+923-280+10-12+Ford+Third+Brake+Light+2011&fp=pp&gbm=a&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&gclid=CjwKEAjw07nJBRDG_tvshefHhWQSJABRcE-ZX75VPr3h31KHTzWfBj73ClrPaRtbKFQ6BStf-VK0xxoCMF3w_wcB&ad=47362750812 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eGuru Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The center brake light assembly uses LED;s. You will find the fasteners after you remove the trunk lid liner. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Lamp) is LED-based as mentioned. It's a sealed unit and nothing is user replaceable. Is it completely dead, or just some LED's? If it's fully dead, double-check the wiring. You could have a broken wire somewhere, especially where it flexes as you open and close the trunk. The quickest test would be to access it from the back, unplug the connector, put a meter on it, and step on the brakes to see if it's getting power. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennism Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 The CHMSL (Center High Mount Stop Lamp) is LED-based as mentioned. It's a sealed unit and nothing is user replaceable. Is it completely dead, or just some LED's? If it's fully dead, double-check the wiring. You could have a broken wire somewhere, especially where it flexes as you open and close the trunk. The quickest test would be to access it from the back, unplug the connector, put a meter on it, and step on the brakes to see if it's getting power. I will do so this weekend. It is completely dead, no lighting at all right now. Will check the trunk wire. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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