brake light

[ducky]

The past week or two, the top bulbs on the driver side rear brake light have gone out, twince. Where would be the first place i should check for a short, if there is one? Should i go ahead and replace the connector first?

*edit* im an idiot, i guess i didnt put the bulb all the way back in the last time it burnt out. so yeah problem solved

[hummertech]

if you need the wiring diagram, let me know. (p.s. a shorted wire wont cause a bulb to burn out, it will either blow the fuse if on the power side or nothing if on the ground side)

hear is the procedure to follow when replacing the bulb


Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Except Stepside)
Removal Procedure
Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
Lower the end gate.



Remove the 2 screws retaining the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the body.
Identify the bulb in need of replacement.
- The top bulb is a parking lamp and stop lamp

- The center bulb is a turn indicator lamp

- The lower bulb is a backup lamp

Turn the socket assembly.
Remove the socket assembly from the housing.
Installation Procedure




Turn the socket.
Lock the socket in place.
Install the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the vehicle with the 2 screws.



Close the endgate.
Inspect the operation.

[ducky]

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if you need the wiring diagram, let me know. (p.s. a shorted wire wont cause a bulb to burn out, it will either blow the fuse if on the power side or nothing if on the ground side)

hear is the procedure to follow when replacing the bulb
Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Except Stepside)
Removal Procedure
Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
Lower the end gate.

Remove the 2 screws retaining the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the body.
Identify the bulb in need of replacement.
- The top bulb is a parking lamp and stop lamp

- The center bulb is a turn indicator lamp

- The lower bulb is a backup lamp

Turn the socket assembly.
Remove the socket assembly from the housing.
Installation Procedure


Turn the socket.
Lock the socket in place.
Install the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the vehicle with the 2 screws.

Close the endgate.
Inspect the operation.
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thanks for the help. yeah i actually just didnt push it in all the way and some how or another it wasnt in the socket. but i got it