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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Tail light problem

Alright been trying to figure this out and before I go nuts, figured I may wanna see if someone else has had this issue. Alright my brake lights are nice and bright and both signal lights work. But when I turn on the headlights the right side taillight doesnt work or is very dim and the brake light only lights up the left side the blinker also only works on the left side. If you turn on the right side blinker with lights of it works but the minute the lights come on the flasher stops. Anyone have any ideas? Truck is a '74 F250.

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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sounds like a bad ground; check your bulb pigtails for corrosion or damage .... if you find anything suspect pigtails are cheap and easy to replace
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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I was leaning torwards the pigtail I've checked every ground only thing I dont get is why only when the lights are on?
 
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