Why wouldn't my brake lights work if my headlights are on

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
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2001JEEP
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Hello, I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
When my headlights are off my brake lights work fine. But when I turn my headlights on my left brake light doesn't work.
Would you know why ?
Oct 1, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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bad ground in the socket. remove the bulb and clean the terminals.

Roy
Oct 1, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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2001JEEP
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Tried that. When i turn on my headlights the whole left tail light goes out.
Oct 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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thats a ground issue. the socket may need to be replaced

Roy
Oct 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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2001JEEP
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If thats not the issue, what else could it be. Do you know ?
Oct 1, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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