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Brake light socket contact worn
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cadman33619
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Feb 21, 2012, 6:45 AM
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Brake light socket contact worn
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2004
Toyota
Tacoma Prerunner Double cab
101k mi
3.4L
Hi all,
i have a brake light out...i've tracked the problem to a worn/flat contact in the bulb socket that is not making contact with the bulb. Each socket has 2 contacts. The bulb is a combination parking/brake light (dual filament) that should light up whenever the headlight/parking light switch is on... and should light up even brighter when the brake pedal is pressed. right now neither is working. not sure how long its been light that....about a month ago another driver made me aware of this. I've tried junk yards to find a replacement socket with no luck. before i go to the dealer i thought i would ask....
my Q:
is it possible to fix the contact in the socket somehow? can i temporarily stick a piece of metal/aluminum in there (carefully) making sure it only makes contact with the side that is worn?
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Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky
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Feb 21, 2012, 7:13 AM
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Re: Brake light socket contact worn
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If the socket is bad it will have to be replaced. It should be readily available. The dealer should have it if you can't find it aftermarket.
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