Brake Light

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
170,000 MILES
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CASIEG
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The passenger rear brake light in my 2002 cavalier keeps going out. I have replaced it 3 times within last 4 months. What is wrong and how do I fix it?
May 4, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for an intermittent short to ground-Inspect wiring and ground circuit-
May 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I would suspect the contacts in the socket. You can purchase a new socket to eliminate that possibility.
May 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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