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  • Jan 25, 2013, 12:15 PM
    tinawhtd
    Problem with 01 chevy venture tail lights
    When I press on the brakes all the tail lights light up dim or do not work. If the blinker is on and I press on the brake it blinks fast let off and it blinks normal. Also the on the dash the blinker lights will light up not blink just light up. I have had the connectors on both sides replaced with used connectors from a junk yard once. Then replaced the connectors and boxes with new from the dealership because both were black and melted from shorting out. Worked good for 2 weeks but now they are lighting up weird again or not working. Please help.
  • Jan 26, 2013, 02:01 PM
    CaptainRich
    It sounds like you may have some corroded ground connections or maybe some corrosion inside the lamp sockets themselves. Inspect all the bulbs for proper operation of each function.
  • Jan 26, 2013, 04:07 PM
    Handyman2007
    I agree. The biggest problem with light circuits with bad grounds. I had a friend with a Saab 900 and she took it to 3 Saab dealers because all of her parking lights would go out if she stepped on the brake pedal. I took the rear panel off near the left rear light assembly and found the main ground to the light circuit was just about completely gone. I rewired the ground directly to the frame of the car and the problem never repeated itself.

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