Z4 3.0 Center (3rd) break light out

[SystemLord]

Hey guys;

When i was baking up towards some glass doors i saw that my center break light was not working. It must of been a recent development since i checked all my lights just a few weeks ago. Anyways; i just wanted to get some feedback on what could be at fault before i start taking things apart. Has anyone had any issues with this? The car is a 2003 3.0 and i am hitting 97k miles soon. I am assuming its the 1st brake light, but there is no visitable damage to the enclosure or deterioration.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[srhutch]

First thing would be to check it's still connected. Not heard of one failing before, only where one or two LED's have stopped working.

 

[Citation 650]

That plug is on the right side.

 

[TrickyDicky]

I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago as it had cracked, used this guide:

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623996

It was pretty straight forward, just needed to buy an 8mm long reach socket from Halfords.

 

[SystemLord]

Opened it up and its sill connected. I guess before i replace it i will have to check if the unit itself is working. Ill try to hook it up to a power supply on monday at work. Are there any other connections that could be loose?

 

[SystemLord]

Ok just tested to connection to the 3rd break light; 0V. This leads me to the conclusion that there is some kind fault then the actual light. Are there any other points of failure you guys know about? Is there a individual fuse for the 3rd break light? Or a plug in the engine compartment that may of gotten lose?

Any ideas are appreciated!