1993 Jeep Laredo Tailight doesn't work

1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
163,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GJMDEPUTY
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I have had a problem with this tailight for awhile now. When I turn my lights on at night my computer flashes rear light failure. I have changed out with new bulbs 3 times now just to be sure it was not the bulb. When I brake, it lights up but it does not light up at night which is a motor vehicle violation. I cannot afford to have someone take it apart to find the problem. Any suggestions?
Aug 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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With a test light, check the socket to see if it is getting power. Chances are the socket is bad and not making a good connection.
Aug 25, 2009 at 11:17 PM
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