F11 Inner Rear Sidelights?

[Sn1ckers]

Both inner rear sidelights on my F11 have failed? The near side began flashing first, then failed and now (a few weeks later) the offside light has gone. The reversing lights are fine.

Has anyone had a similar problem and did they find a fix?

[Gassmi]

Sounds like a common F11 issue. Check the earth point in the tailgate loom, especially near the hinge. Wires break there over time. Also check the bulb holders for melting. If not that, the LCM or rear light module can act up.

[Sn1ckers]

Gassmi said:

Sounds like a common F11 issue. Check the earth point in the tailgate loom, especially near the hinge. Wires break there over time. Also check the bulb holders for melting. If not that, the LCM or rear light module can act up.

This is what is confusing me; if it were an earth point or similar why did the lights fail at different times?
Plus, if they’re separate why are they failing so close together?