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Doug
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2006
11:50:42
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 Subject: brake light goes out when braking
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In my '97 Dakota, when I have the headlights on, the back left light comes on. But when I brake, it goes out instead of lighting up brighter. It isn't the bulb because I took the one from the other side and put it in there and the same thing happens.
Any ideas on what I need to fix it?
Thanks!
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Dark Jedi
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2006
11:56:32
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try looking for a loose wire going to the bulb
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2006
21:09:15
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yep./.,. wiring is messed up... try a volt meter at the bulb, and test....
you're prolly getting a crossed wire, or a bad ground somewhere. electrical is a BIOTCH.
the headlight switch creates one path, the brake light switch usually creates a different path to ground... might be worth having a tech look at if you're not electrically endowed... it may be "expensive" but so is a ticket.... and you'd still end up having to get it fixed...
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Doug
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2006
14:21:56
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Thanks!
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SomethingElse
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2006
15:52:39
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If you have the tow package, it could be the interface connected to the brake lights.
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Justi
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2006
17:36:28
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Try replacing the bulb. It's a dual element bulb and they do funny things when one goes out. Also, considering you've already tried the other bulb, this may be of better use to you. Spray the socket with contact cleaner. Could be that when voltage is applied to the braking surface it's crossing over in the socket and effectively grounding it out..
<b><i>Justi</i></b>
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