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    Both my driver rear tail lamp sockets were rusted, so I decided to change them, that was 3 weeks ago. I used some cheap advanced auto sockets, I changed the other side about 6 months ago and had no problems.
    Well on this side now the brake lights turn on 80% of the time. Sometimes when I brake I can see that the lights aren't on, I see this by looking at my reflection on other cars. I reinstalled them, making sure all the wires touch each other and are securely electrical taped. Most of the time no one says anything, but just today this lady told me they were out, then when I park and check with my friend, the lights are fine. I went to get my inspection and they said that my bulbs were out, but I told them that the bulbs are new. Anyone know what is going on??

    oh BTW when i installed them my stupid *** cousin had the emergency lights on, so when I cut teh sockets off it smelled like some burning stuff, but it worked fine.

    [ December 03, 2003: Message edited by: NSolano ]</p>
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    NSolano,

    I had a similar problem with my drivers side brake lights.

    Check your turn signal switch, if there is a short in it one side may not fuctioning after you use your signals.

    Test as follows: Back you car up to a window and press your brakes, then tap you swith both ways to see if they stay on or not. They should stay on until you here that little click and then start blinking.

    Good Luck... :eek:
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    • #3
      or try your brake light switch

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      • #4
        Agreed, might be the brake switch.
        I had a similar situation on my blazer. Was just a loose connection at the brake switch.

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