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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Just bought a 88 with 3.9 and 195k. Any now when I hit brakes running lights go out on left but right is fine. Any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Sounds like a bad bulb.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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I got some. How do I get it out?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Anybody?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Remove the tail light housing. 4 simple screws.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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I did that but couldn't figure out how to get to the bulbs
 
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Turn the light socket then up out to remove it from the housing.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Ok. Thanks. Just one bulb?
 
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