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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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86 3rd brake light wont work new bulbs

just put new bulbs in and none of the bulbs light up. this is like the 3rd time its happened in the past year. oit works for a few months and then just stops.

wat should i check now?!?!?!?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Re: 86 3rd brake light wont work new bulbs

make sure contacts on hatch & body are clean and getting good contact . a small wire brush or scotch brite pad is good for this . good luck .
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Re: 86 3rd brake light wont work new bulbs

Originally Posted by UNCLE TOM
make sure contacts on hatch & body are clean and getting good contact . a small wire brush or scotch brite pad is good for this . good luck .
ok thanx
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Re: 86 3rd brake light wont work new bulbs

i cleaned everything the best i could...no avail
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