Right rear tail light

2000 DODGE STRATUS
164,000 MILES • 2WD
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FAYE.MARIE.SHOULDERS
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All lights in assembly work both sides. Not my rear right tail light

Iv changed bulbs. Iv used my left bulb on right side still did not work

Can I use my 2005 stratus bulb socket on 2000 stratus. If I splice wires
Nov 16, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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Hello,

First you need to check to see if you are getting power to the inoperative side.
It could be a bad ground or a short in the wiring that causing the issue.

You should be able to check for power using a multimeter. The socket should have 12V with the lights on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

If there is no power, then you will have to trace the wire to find the issue. Many times, it is as simple as a burnt socket or a loose wire at the socket.

As for the using a socket from different year, just make sure they look identical. However, you might want to make sure that the socket is the issue first.

I have attached the wiring schematics below.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Nov 23, 2021 at 9:45 PM