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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Where is the ground for parking light?

Okay, my left front parking lamp will not light up at all. I have a feeling that it's not grounding. Can someone tell me where the ground happens? I mean is it to the chassis nearby?
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Re: Where is the ground for parking light?

If memory serves, each side of the headlight harness (park lights included) has its own ground up on the core support, just behind the headlights themselves. For just the park light, I'd look into the socket being the cause if the light itself is good, I've had more than one go bad. Maybe just a good cleaning will do the trick.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Re: Where is the ground for parking light?

what should i clean it with?
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Where is the ground for parking light?

Brake parts cleaner works well, doesn't leave a residue. A small amount of dielectric grease should go in the socket after you clean the old stuff out. Parts store should have both.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Where is the ground for parking light?

Didn't have any brake parts cleaner so I used acetone, it works! Thanks!
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