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Old 11-19-2005, 06:51 PM
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I saw no mention of the thrid brake light in your list. Some models have two bulbs in there.

Also, watch the warning lamp closely when turning on the lights. Does it come on at the 1st position? If so start checking all the side markers, taillights and front ambers as well as license plate lamps. Come on at the 2nd, well now you know it is probably the headlights. If the lamp illuminates when you tap the brake pedal, guess where to look. If all bulbs are lit then you have to do as mentioned previously, clean the contacts. While doing that I always give the bulb a gentle flick of the finger, broken or nearly burned filaments usually separate under the force of the flick. Also make sure you have the proper wattage bulbs as well as the silver colored bases.
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