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Old Jan 27, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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On my truck when I hit the brakes one taillight is brigter than the other. Whould a bad ground or a short be the cause of this problem?
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Old Jan 28, 2001 | 06:38 PM
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The ground would be the first thing i'd check. Grounds cause alot of problems.
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Old Jan 28, 2001 | 07:15 PM
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Tony, check the bulb number and see if there are the same. Should be 1157 I think.

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Old Jan 28, 2001 | 07:39 PM
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It could even be as simple as two different manufacturers f bulbs.

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Old Jan 28, 2001 | 07:54 PM
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It could also be that the lens itself is dirty on the inside have seen mud get caked up inside of those even though they have been sealed.....

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