rear light goes out when lights are on
10-25-2005, 09:09 PM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Clear as mud...
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
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80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
10-25-2005, 09:09 PM
#12
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Clear as mud...
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
10-25-2005, 09:09 PM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Clear as mud...
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"terp1227" wrote in message...
> While my lights are on and when I hit the brake my rear left brake light
> goes off.
So the brake light is on all the time? (you say the "brake light goes off")
> I tried replacing the bulb, didn't work. Any help? Thanks
What vehicle?
As Old Crow said: most likely a bad ground.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
10-26-2005, 12:19 AM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Are you looking for the wiring diagrams?
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
10-26-2005, 12:19 AM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Are you looking for the wiring diagrams?
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
10-26-2005, 12:19 AM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
Are you looking for the wiring diagrams?
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
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"terp1227" <nickagapis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
>
10-26-2005, 08:26 AM
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Re: rear light goes out when lights are on
terp1227 wrote:
> Jim G
> While I have my lights on the rear light is on but when I apply my brakes
> with my lights on the rear light goes out. Do you know how I can fix the
> problem?
> It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
Yup, I'm defintly going with a bad ground here. I'd take the taillight
assmebly out and look for a broken wire, first.
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