Red97LT1

I noticed the other day my drivers side brake light would light up bright,but the passengers side would glow dim.I replaced the bulb and it still does it.I did notice that inside that socket there seemed to be a little bit of rust/krud on the inside of it.Would that cause this type of problem?I can't get outside to try and clean it because we have a foot of snow on the ground.Just wanted to get some opinons.BTW,anyone have the part number for the socket? Thanks

Chevyssoccer

if they get wet inside, they lose its reflectiveness. Might be the cause.

Z28SORR

YES, corrosion in the sockets will increase the amperage draw on that bulb. This will also increase the other bulb on the same circuit, which makes it brighter. This will greatly reduce the life of the bright bulb, and it will burn out fairly soon. If you can not get the socket cleaned out, you can buy replacement socket from the Auto Parts store. Also make sure your ground wires are good.

Red97LT1

Thanks.Which parts store?The ones around here say they can't get them?

Z28SORR

Auto Zone
Been a while sinse I bought mine. Could be they don't carry them any more.
They're not special? None in the "HELP" section?

Red97LT1

Yeah,Auto Zone said they didn't have them.I haven't had a chance to actually go and check the Help section,but I will.Thanks

Z28SORR

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...andName=Dorman

Red97LT1

Will that work? Doesn't look like the factory socket on there now?The socket on ther now is has a 90 degree angle.

Z28SORR

Hmm!! I've replaced the sockets on my 97 and honestly dont remember them being 90*. Like I said maybe they dont make them anymore.
Sorry I can't be of more help.