07-03-09, 04:07 PM
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Hill & Gully Rider
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: ORYGUN, USA (Redmond, OR)
Posts: 924
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Originally Posted by grizzlygibbs
is it possible you have the bulb in backwards IE there are two differ levels on the nubs on the bulb. I think I did this but it might have been on my old chevy?
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Good point, griz. It's made that way on purpose - it's called keying the socket and you shouldn't be able to get that bulb in backwards, unless the socket is broken or the bulb was forced in. These dual circuit bulbs and sockets can be the source of a bunch of electrical nightmares, unless you know what's going on. Two circuits feed these sockets - 1. brake lights, & 2. tail/running lights. The wires and filaments are in close proximity and a short can mess up either or both. Residual moisture from water crossings can make it even worse. These light bulbs & sockets are a good place to start for twilight-zone electrical problems with your rear lights.
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