1990 Volvo 740 One brake light coming on but not the other

1990 VOLVO 740
185,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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When i apply the brakes one brake light will come on but not the other. Its the passenger side. The bulb is brand new and the fuses check out fine. Any ideas??
Aug 15, 2010 at 7:43 PM
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Check the bulb failure sensor
Aug 15, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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The indicator on the dash board does glow when i turn my lights on or apply the brakes, when it started happening my service light went on as well, still havent gotten it serviced.
Aug 16, 2010 at 2:03 AM
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