1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Brake lights

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESJULIAN86
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The right rear taillight and half of the third brake light are not working. I've changed the bulb in the tail light and replaced a burnt out fuse.The right tail light and half of the third brake light are still out. How do I fix this?
Aug 2, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the fues blown again? As far as the 3rd brake light, have you replaced that light bulb?
Aug 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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JAMESJULIAN86
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There was a short in the wiring. I fixed the issue. Thank you so much for your attempt to help.
Aug 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help, and a short will do it. Glad it's fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
Aug 16, 2010 at 11:16 PM
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