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Old 09-03-2017, 04:48 PM   #1
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driver side tail light problem

Hey everyone somethings up with my driver side tail light in my s14.
i thought the tail was out so i replaced the bulb and it still didn't fix itself so i wiggled the connector to the tail light and than the running light turned on.
So i thought i had fixed it but its just the running light the brake light isnt working.
Does anyone know of a fix?
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wiggling the connector would lead my to believe you harness is at fault. you have a break somewhere.
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wiggling the connector would lead my to believe you harness is at fault. you have a break somewhere.
Can i buy a new harness for just the tail lights?
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You can get a used one but if the break isn't at the bulb harness then you didn't fix the issue


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You can get a used one but if the break isn't at the bulb harness then you didn't fix the issue


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well its only the one side and if i jiggle the wire like i said it starts working..
i have no idea where to ever start with tracing the issue electrical especially wiring harness on vehicles is not my forte..
could it be a loose ground? should i get a volt meter and start testing the wires? replace fuses idk.

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Replacing fuses wouldn't help . A fuse is either blown or not. Multi meter is going to be your best friend. Tracing wires isn't hard since they are color coded just time consuming.


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Replacing fuses wouldn't help . A fuse is either blown or not. Multi meter is going to be your best friend. Tracing wires isn't hard since they are color coded just time consuming.


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Gotta be the bulb socket itself, the metal tabs at the bottom and the side get pushed down too far over time and don't contact the bulb properly. Take a small pick and gently pry those tabs up/out to try and regain proper contact with the bulb, also use a SMALL amount of dielectric grease to cover the base of the bulb, good luck
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