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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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so i notice that when i put on the left hand turn signal it just stays lit, if you haven't experienced this problem it means i have a light out...or so i thought.

i replaced all the lights in the back because i haven't since i got the car and just figured it'd be a good idea...and go to turn on the signal to check...still no good.

so i put off trying to figure it out cause it was 10pm when i replaced them and it was cold. a day or two later, someone tells me i have a brake light out...wtf.

so the drivers side tail light stays lit like i have the brakes on 24/7 and the passenger side tail doesn't light up when i mash the brakes it just stays on the running lights...WTF!

i am SO lost, i'm sure it's a short circuit or something...anyone had any problems like this? i'm so confused and hate having lights out and when i can't run my lights because it will look stupid.
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Check the light sockets up front, especially the driving lights, mine did the sme thing and the driver side light(the yellow ones) the socket was melted. Not a big deal I paid $45 bucks at the dealership, happy hunting
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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the front ones come on though...hum...guess i gotta start trouble shooting...

anyone else heard of this?
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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any help would be GREATLY appreciated it's starting to really **** me off now i've checked everything!
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Holy crap 45 bucks !! I just checked every auto store and they didnt have my year/make socket... waiting till monday for the parts dept to be open =( fuq
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