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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Alright I've never felt so out of whack when working on a car ever. I bought a new brake light because my light came on in the car and i went to change it and lost did i become. I have no idea what i'm doing. if anyone could tell me how to do that it would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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same with I hahah. my lights been on but for some reason all my brake lights work. ive checked so many timessss.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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I had a similar problem...the dash light keeps coming on but the lights are still working. I think it's an early warning sensor that your lights will be completely out any day now. I just went ahead and had them changed. Try Strauss, Pep Boys or whoever your local auto shop is. The bulb costs about $4-5.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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did you guys check your license plate's light bulbs, that could of went out?
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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do you guys have the stock tail lights or the jdm ones?

i have jdm ones and the rear light indicator in the instrument cluster comes on only when the i turn on the lights and step on the brakes.

i think, but don't quote me yet. the problem might be the wire assembly (if you have the jdm tail lights) because i used the u.s. wiring on the tail lights, but left the japanese wiring on the garnish.

when i swap the wires out ill let you guys know the outcome.

hope this helps

the-w
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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wow,very bazzar.Never happend to me.And I had jdm headlights and taillights.1996 GS300
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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This is also happening to mine I think there may be differences with the newer bulbs. I've replaced all the rears with all new ones and still the same results.
I'm still looking into it if I find anything further and sensible I'll share it.

Hope anyone else who experinced this and figured it out also chimes in.
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