Atwell Haines wrote:
> At 09:10 PM 9/5/98 -0400, Jim Dwyer wrote:
> >I have a '76 1500. When I put on the brake the drivers rear brake light
> >comes on bright but the passenger light is dull. If the running lights
> >are on and I apply the brake the passenger brake and tail lights go out
> >and the drivers side works normally. Any Ideas on what is causing this
> >and possible solutions?
>
> First thing I would do is check the crimps on ALL the bulb sockets in both
> taillight assemblies. They often corrode and provide poor ground paths.
> Look inside the bulb socket for rust too. I have also cleaned the socket
> connections and crimps with a red sauce called "De-Oxit", available in
> electronics stores.
>
> Next I would certainly replace BOTH driver and passenger side light bulbs.
> I have seen several over the years that have been wired "backwards" (the
> bright filament lights when the dim one should and vice versa.)
>
> I am assuming that this happened on its own, and that neither you or the
> DPO mis-connected any wires or left off any grounds. If you think that
> could be the case, compare left and right sides to each other or check
> against a service manual.
>
> Let us know the results and the cause!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Atwell Haines
> '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO
> Succasunna, NJ USA
I found this to be usually caused by the ground in the socket becoming
separated from where the bulb makes contact. I had to replace the socket to
fix mine. Tried soldering in the gap, but didn't work very well
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