1993 Toyota Corolla Back Light

1993 TOYOTA COROLLA
155,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LORVANG
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Hey guys,
One of my back light work while the other is dead. I check the fuse and the bulb and they looked fine. When I step on the brake, the dead light work but the other brake light just stay as back light. I hope you guys can help me. I got pulled over twice for my brake light, so it would help to get them fix. Thank you guys and i hope you guys reply asap. Thank you.
Sep 30, 2008 at 6:14 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove the tail light assy. from inside the trunk and inspect the assy. for any arcing/shorting/black spots.

The plastic housing will get brittle over time and the heat from the bulbs will cause an open circuit.
Oct 1, 2008 at 9:10 AM
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