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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Just purchased a 75 Stingray. I'm having an issue with the brake lights. It appears that the left taillight harness has been replaced (by previous owner(s), when you apply the brakes, the left brake light comes on and the right one goes out??? Both running lights are in working order Any ideas? Wiring issue?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by llhotlegs0605
Just purchased a 75 Stingray. I'm having an issue with the brake lights. It appears that the left taillight harness has been replaced (by previous owner(s), when you apply the brakes, the left brake light comes on and the right one goes out??? Both running lights are in working order Any ideas? Wiring issue?
Classic symptoms of bad ground.
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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I agree. I just had a similar problem with my '69 and establishing a ground to the L/R fixed it!
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks, I had a feeling from what I've researched that this is what it could be. Thank you both for the info.
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