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3rd brake light problem (unusual problem)

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Old 08-28-2005, 06:10 PM
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3rd brake light problem (unusual problem)

Ok here's the deal...

3rd brake light gradually (quickly) loses power until its hardly visable.

other brake lights work fine

bulbs in third brake light are good (I checked them with a different power source)

The ground is good on the wire for the 3rd brake light, so its a problem on the power side.

fuse is good in side panel fuse box

Anyone have any idea's what it could be?

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Archie
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Re: 3rd brake light problem (unusual problem)

there is a spot in the power wire to the light that has high resistance, inspect the wire in the area in goes into the hatch, probably in the top area, near the hinges
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Old 08-29-2005, 12:09 PM
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I'll check that out.

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