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    wiring for brake lights

    so my passenger side running light/brake light has some wiring issues somewhere....i've replaced the bulb, the harness, the wiring back as far as i can possibly reach, and i'm now at the point where i just want it to work....

    can i just splice into the driver's side wiring for this and run it across since running/brake light *should* be the same?

    i hate wiring but i'm trying to learn, thanks in advance!
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    It will light up, but may reduce the light output and give you a bulb out dash light... There may be a way around both issues, or they may be non-issues...

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      there may be a way around both issues? what would that be? could i add anything to the wiring to keep it bright? maybe change the bulbs to low output led?

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        I had a similar problem. Turned out that my socket had some corrosion and the contacts were bent in.

        Try prying the contacts gently out and using a litle sandpaper to freshen the surface. 600 grit will do or anything 400 and above. Put some dielectric on afterwards and see if that works.

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          already replaced the socket with a used one, and then a brand new oem one....neither helped so the problem is further up somewhere....

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            Originally posted by infamouscb9 View Post
            neither helped so the problem is further up somewhere....
            So follow it and find out where . . .

            Have you checked how much resistance between the socket negative and earth?


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              Originally posted by evil_demon_01 View Post
              So follow it and find out where . . .

              Have you checked how much resistance between the socket negative and earth?
              I agree with Evil Demon 01. First thing first, make sure you are even getting power to the light socket. Also, if you put an LED bulb in your brake lights you will need a resistor or the car will think the bulb is missing because they use such little power and offer very little resistance.

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