electrical problems

1965 CHEVROLET
200 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LMARRUFO
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1965 chevy c10 rear right side brake and signal not working and tail is dimmer than left
Feb 28, 2011 at 1:11 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Start by checking the ground wire for the right socket. If no problem is found, use an inexpensive digital voltmeter to measure the voltage on the side of the brass base of the bulb while just the running lights are on, and again with a helper when just the brakes are applied. Holler back with those numbers.
Feb 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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it might need a new socket,sometimes they rot away.
Aug 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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CADIEMAN
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check the voltage at the turn signal switch.it controls both of these.i agree with car about the possable bad ground.
Aug 30, 2011 at 7:51 PM