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1. Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Jim Dwyer <jimdwye@enoreo.on.ca>
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 21:10:21 -0400
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 tai
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00088.html (6,957 bytes)

2. Re: Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 21:29:05 -0400
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 als
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00099.html (8,063 bytes)

3. Re: Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Bob Norway <examiner@scci.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 22:12:34 -0400
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 wor
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00103.html (8,500 bytes)

4. Re: Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: James <james.carpenter@ukaea.org.uk>
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 07:56:27 +0000
If it effects the indicators it's the earth wire. Find the bit where it's earthed to the tub, and clean it. Simple
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00115.html (6,814 bytes)

5. Re: Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Jim Dwyer <jimdwye@enoreo.on.ca>
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 08:12:41 -0400
Thanks to everyone that replied. I cleaned up the ground wire connections and that solved the problem. Jim
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00120.html (6,953 bytes)

6. Re: Brake and tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 08:13:04 -0400
Bob, FWIW, I did the DeOxit/cleaning thing (NO crimping or soldering) about a year ago on my Spit (two bad sockets), no problems since. Now, if you had Shipwright's Disease and a few extra dollars (p
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00121.html (7,932 bytes)


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