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82 Taillight Problem --- HELP

Old Mar 9, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Default 82 Taillight Problem --- HELP

I recently noticed that one of my tailights is much dimmer than the other tailight on my 82. I also noticed that when the headlights are on and the brakes are applied this tail light goes out completely. Any one have any idea what might be the problem????. One other thing, the odometer panel lights are very dim and I can't see the gauges at night. Could these two problems be related? Where do I start????
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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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Default Re: 82 Taillight Problem --- HELP (jwatty)

You definetly have a bad ground.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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You definetly have a bad ground.
This is just what i was thinking....
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Default Re: 82 Taillight Problem --- HELP (jwatty)

I had the same problem with one of my tail lights.
Pull the ground wire out and replace the metal connector. Should work.
As far as the dash lights are concerned, your headlight switch/dimmer may
be ready for replacement. :yesnod:
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