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Old 07-04-14, 11:37 AM
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Lightbulb Help With Taillight!

So I've noticed that the Stop light bulb on my passenger side was dim, I pressed the brakes and the bulb never got bright like the driver side, so I open up the taillight assembly look back there and saw that they were the original bulbs. No biggie right, so I go to the store, buy a brand new 7443 bulb and install it, not touching the bulb with my bare hands of course. Everything seemed to work fine, but when I press on the brakes, it still doesn't light up like its supposed to. Just stays at the same level of brightness. I got the specific tail light bulb, 12v/5W 7443 Bulb and it doesn't seem to illuminate the higher current for the break light. Anyone know how I can fix this?
Old 07-04-14, 05:04 PM
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Check the plug that the bulb plugs into. Make sure that the connector for the second filament is good and not corroded. Next check would be to see if there's a break in the wiring.
Old 07-04-14, 10:51 PM
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I didn't check the connections, but I did check my wires. There are no cuts or anything. Ill take another look though.
Old 07-05-14, 02:09 PM
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U have to look inside the connector I bet u it has corrosion on it, get a Brillo pad and stick it in their and twist til the corrosion comes off, put your new bulb in. enjoy
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