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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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My "Lamp Out" warning light went off in my 04 SLT, and I replaced the only bulb that was out. The light is still on. Any Ideas why?
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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This model is known for having problems with the tail light strip (bulb holder). You may need to replace it...
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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You mean all of the bulbs or the taillight assembly?
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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I think David means the tail light strip. I know other people have had this problem with the "light out" and in the past I have had it come on and a few days later another bulbwent out. But before you go get a new tail light strip, make sure the blubs are pluged in all the way and make sure your signal, brake, and back up lights are working. Just my $.02.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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and your license plate illuminators
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Mine did this...you check the break light? have someone hit the breaks and check it
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Why the WTF?

You have a problem? we will help. No need to act 14 years old.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Had the same problem... replace the socket assembly. scrap yard, cheaper.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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I had this prob. It was just a tail light that went out. Fixed it in 5 minutes. No biggie.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I had the same issue on my 03 - it was the upper bulb in the rear light. After changing it 2 times, the dealer noted that possibly the strip was shorting somewhere. They replaced it and I have not had any issues since then.

Good luck to you.
 
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