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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Passenger side brake light bulb is burnt what can cause this
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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what is the problem? light bulbs go out all the time.. is the issue that it always gets burnt out on that side or?
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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be a little more descriptive...

by burnt... do you mean the filament inside the bulb has just popped?

that happens over time... just replace and drive

if it occurs over and over... you have more things to check out
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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So when u step on my brake Pedel all dash lights come on an mileage green light goes out this would be my third time changeing it
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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You've got bad grounds somewhere or some bare wires are touching each other.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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That's what I was thinking is there any grounds behind the pannel on the passenger side for the taillight

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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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It's been a while since I was in there. I guess pull it and find out.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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I'm going to look at in the morning will let u know what I find
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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It's fixed back taillight wires where fried
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