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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Guys, my left tail light on my WS6 seems darker than the right tail light and when I apply the brakes the left tail lights appear to be very deem from the inside. What can I do to brighten up???
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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replace the bulb.....
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Its not the bulb. They get some kind of black stuff inside of them and I ended just replacing the whole tailight. It makes it look dim and the light inside gets reflected incorrectly. I havent found a good way to clean it.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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The way he described it makes it sound like a bulb. It must be an un-common error. What was the "black"stuff like? It could have been plastic melting?
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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Happened to me too. You need a whole new taillight.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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I'm pretty sure it got dark from water getting in there. Take it out and take a look.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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just nightshade em both and call it good lol
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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If it is the lens, its a simple replacement.

Otherwise, if its the actual bulb not getting proper voltage and dimming, check you ground wires and the body ground leads. sometimes a littel corrosion can interfere with the ground connection and cause tail lights to appear dim on one side. A loose ground wire can do this too.

Whatever happens, post back up and let us know.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Yep, its water in there for sher. I have the exact same problem right now. How much did you guys pay for your tail lights?
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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gotta replace it, there is no other fix to my knowledge.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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yeah my pass. side is doing that...all you can do is replace the whole thing
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Its just as WS6drop described, its not the bulb its the tail light itself, were can I get a replacement at a good price guys???
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 2001
Its just as WS6drop described, its not the bulb its the tail light itself, were can I get a replacement at a good price guys???

I went to a junk yard and bought mine. I think some of the sponsors may carry one.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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my drivers is doing it too.i got water in it also.i took the pass side off and put i real thin layer of black silicone around the whole edge of the light.so since iv'e done it,i noticed the pass hasnt changed color.it worked for me,so if you have the same problem,buy a new light and seal that **** up!
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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try drilling a small hole in the bottom of the light to drain the water out
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