2001 Oldsmobile Alero tail lights

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MAMA2ALLIE
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The passenger outer tail light does not light up when driving or when parked, but lights up when brake is applied? Any ideas what to try fixing?
Mar 6, 2009 at 11:42 PM
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dual-element bulb - replace
Mar 6, 2009 at 11:58 PM
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MAMA2ALLIE
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I replaced the bulbs, but I am wondering if the outer tail light is only suppose to be on when brake is pressed and maybe the drivers side is stuck on?? Any ideas? I did not replace those bulbs.

Also the cruise control does not work! Any correlation?
Mar 7, 2009 at 12:19 AM
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stuck on? I think you need to check all the bulbs and be sure no one put in wrong ones - a look at wiring may help to figure out how it's designed to work, or get a wiring diagram..CRUISE; check power through brake or clutch switch, air bag sliding contact(if switches on wheel-does horn work?), through brake pressure switch, etc., (these are common Ford probs.)
Mar 7, 2009 at 12:55 AM