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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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So i was getting my oil changed today, i decided to wimp out and fork out the $40 or watever it was to have some kids change my oil and anywya they said my taillamp was out so they changed it, but i brought it home nad i got out at night (had hte headlights on) and checked in the back and hte back left light wasnt working, but the other was. So i was like wtf they didnt change it then i hit the brakes adn it lit right up.. which could only mean one thing, faulty wiring. what do yall think?
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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i think they used the wrong bulb or didnt change it at all.

i dont trust anything they say for a second. tear it apart yourself and see what is going on.

-Kyle
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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wrong bulb or bad bulb.

that light has 2 filaments. one is for night marker lights other filament is for brake lights.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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oh really? so it has 2 bulbs? whats a 'filament'...
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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A filiment is the wire that conducts electricity that makes light bulbs work. They put the wrong bulb in man. Go to Autozone or whatever and get yourself a 2057. I always get two and replace em both cause they're cheap.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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oh sweet. so i just look for one with that # on it? sounds good to me, thanks
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dabeast727
oh sweet. so i just look for one with that # on it? sounds good to me, thanks
go to autozone and look for one with that number on it. then replace it with the one that is out.

-Kyle
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