Can Anyone Help????

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CHES08
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2003 Chevy cav
64.000 miles
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My back right taillight won't work. I keep replacing the bulb but it won't work. The front one blinks real fast as if the back is burnt out. I know this part was recalled on my car a couple of years ago and it was fixed for free under warranty. byt when I call chevy they tell me that it's my responsibility since my car isn't under warranty anymore.

Is there a way to fix this at home? I think it has to be some type of wire issue
Aug 21, 2007 at 6:52 AM
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MIKE H R
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with the front one blinking fast, to me it sounds like the socket could be correded or a bad ground or a bad bulb. remove the socket and clean it out. replace with a new bulb. Just a little dirt will make it for a bad connection. check to see if it has a good ground.
Aug 21, 2007 at 8:46 AM
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Incentives by manufacurerer to buy anothe car :evil:

Follow Mike's advice, in the event it is stil a problem, I would lean towards a socket based on how many I have come across.
Aug 22, 2007 at 12:34 PM
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