Blown dashboard lamps

[StevenN]

Would a blown dashboard lamp trigger the light error message?
I have noticed a lamp on the speedometer has gone.
I am getting the lighting error but I can't seethat any other lights are out.

Many thanks

Steve

 

[GP801]

Unlikely.
You probably have a bulb that is on the verge of blowing. The system measures change in resistance and can detect changes before a bulb actually fails completely.

 

[proser]

It could also be an issue with the contacts, in the harness plugs to light unit, for the rear lights, bit of a common problem.

I have just replaced my tailgate (major rust around 3rd brake light) and when reconnecting the reverse & fog lights one wouldn't operate, so had to give contacts a major clean, even though everything was working fine until I distubed them.