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Sister
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Mar 29, 2012, 7:08 PM

Post #1 of 7 (1435 views)
Brake Light Out Sign In

No, seriously. Driver's side brake light out. Replaced lamp but no help. What now? 2000 Ford Windstar V6 146K miles.


Hammer Time
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Mar 29, 2012, 7:12 PM

Post #2 of 7 (1432 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

Test the socket for power and ground arriving.



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Sister
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Mar 29, 2012, 7:24 PM

Post #3 of 7 (1418 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

How do I do that? Sorry, I don't know much about car repairs. Thank you for your reply.


Discretesignals
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Mar 30, 2012, 5:03 AM

Post #4 of 7 (1381 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

What does the inside of the socket look like? It is melted or the terminals burnt up? You need a 12 volt test lamp and/or multimeter to test the socket for power and ground while someone is hitting the brakes.





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Sister
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Mar 30, 2012, 7:59 AM

Post #5 of 7 (1370 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

Inside the socket looks fine. We'll try testing for voltage and report back. Thanks.


Sister
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Mar 30, 2012, 2:14 PM

Post #6 of 7 (1349 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

Looks like it is the socket after all. Thanks for your suggestion!


Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 31, 2012, 7:16 AM

Post #7 of 7 (1330 views)
Re: Brake Light Out Sign In

Try to get the exact right new socket and solder the wires with shrink tubing over that,

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