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Old 03-23-2010, 04:01 PM
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Hello, I have a 98 Z28 and have what I thought was a burnt out bulb. Replaced bulb and still not working. Any ideas?
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:55 PM
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Fuse? Wiring connector? Light bulb socket?
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 09:47 PM
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same thing happened to mine. turned out to be the actual socket its self.. the ground inside it went bad.. sodered a new ground onto the socket and good to go.

i should have done a quick write up
 
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Old 03-25-2010, 08:10 PM
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Thanks midrange. I sodered a new ground onto the socket and now it works.
 
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Old 04-17-2010, 12:35 AM
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how do you you soder a new ground into the socket? i think thats the problem with on my car too. only one filament on my brake light bulb not working. i hate not driven my camaro in a while. please help me i appreciate it very much thk you!
 
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