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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 305 LG4
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dim tail lights

I've had this problem for a few years now and it really bugs me. Thepassenger side tail lights are dimmer than the drivers side ones, whether I hit the brakes or the lights are on, they are always dimmer. My passenger side headlight is also dimmer than my drivers side head light, not a lot just barely noticable, so I don't think the ground has come out of the assembly, also all the light flicker just a little bit while my car idles (800 RPM). Also my back up lights are so poop they're now just for legal purposes only. None of the lights are brown , just dim, and only on the passenger side of the car. 1986 TA LG4
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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Car: 83 ta
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got to be a ground problem check and clean them all, might have the green groweys on them. If you have a VOM you might check each side and see if the ohms differ from side to side
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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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Headlights: One could have been replaced. Try swapping them left-right and see if the same bulb is dim.
Taillights: Make sure they are all the same number. a 2057 is brighter than a 1157--but both fit the same size socket and will work. Flicker at idle is usually the alternator not keeping up and/or the internal voltage regulator is toast.
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