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Old 11-12-2010, 06:39 AM
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I just bought an 04 GTO but i noticed that one of my tail lights is brighter than the other, i already replaced all the bulbs but the problem persists. Any sugestions this is driving me crazy is the only problem the car has.
Old 11-12-2010, 06:41 AM
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check the ground on the dimmer light
Old 11-12-2010, 06:53 AM
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I dont understand wich dimmer light and where is it located? I checked a ground cable thats in the truck behind the light and it seems fine.
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Go back to the basics: Make sure both sides have the same # lamp, check that the DC voltage is the same or equal on both sides, and remove ground and clean metal, put ground wire back on. One of these will correct the problem...
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Ok ill try that today when i leave work.. thanks
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Ok so the ground cable is fine and solid, could a blown fuse be the problem?
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no if u blew a fuse then they wouldnt work period if u did what ls2 6spd then also try to get an ohm meter and see how much power is getting to each of the lights
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I know someone who might have one of those ohm meters, lets say one has more power than the other how would i go about fixin this issue? wat should be replaced or fix
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add a resistor inline??

and not to sound liek a dick, but how does it bother you when you cant see it?? sorry, had to ask, lol

just ignore me
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Originally Posted by JAX04
add a resistor inline??

and not to sound liek a dick, but how does it bother you when you cant see it?? sorry, had to ask, lol

just ignore me
It would bother me to. You can't see a rod knock, but Im sure that'll bother you.
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lolz, but i could hear it

i was just poking fun, hence the "lol, just ignore me "

just messing around, my bad bro
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Me too. No offence intended....
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That sounds like something i wont be able to fix myself, looks like imma have to pay a visit to the dealer. When it comes to electrical stuf im not so good at it

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