brake lights

2003 JEEP CHEROKEE
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEEPGUY1
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when I apply brakes the right side tail light goes out. any ideas will help. We have changed the bulb. 2003 jeep grand cherokee laredo
Nov 22, 2010 at 10:58 PM
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MIKE H R
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Most likely it could be a bad or weak ground. usually when a tail light goes out when the brakes are applied and the brake light is applied it is the ground. Check, the socket, any wires including the ground wire
Nov 22, 2010 at 11:44 PM
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