Running lights at the top and middle bulb not working

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
250,000 MILES • 6.5L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HIGHWATER
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My running, stop and turn work. my back up lights went out on the drivers rear only. Thinking it was bulbs, I replaced them. I now have back up, turn signal, and stop action at the middle bulb, but no running lights at the top and middle bulb, while the other side works fine. I check the fuses in the cab not thinking they were the problem and they were not. I also scraped the contacts the best I could.

Should I attempt to get what I am guessing is dried out dielectric gel completely out of there? What is the best way to do that? Will solvents melt the housing?

Where do I go from here? Or is this easier just to take to the shop to trace the wire back on a diagram?
Jan 26, 2015 at 11:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Did you check for voltage at the socket? I I would verify power to the wire before replacing the socket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view. Check that brown wire for power.

Roy
Mar 30, 2020 at 4:25 PM