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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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One Tail Light Brighter than the Other

I know this is trivial, but my left side tail light is noticeably brighter than the right--this is with the lights on without braking.

I have never seen or heard of this in any car. Does anyone have a clue?
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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are you sure its not the rear fog on ?
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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If not, change both bulbs. I hate that look. I've never seen it on a new car, but instead when a single burnt bulb gets replaced.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vader
are you sure its not the rear fog on ?
Vader,

Good call. I had no idea a rear, driver's side fog light existed.

I really need to give the owner's manual more attention.

Thanks for the help.

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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Rear has one fog lamp

Originally Posted by Cosmic Benz
I know this is trivial, but my left side tail light is noticeably brighter than the right--this is with the lights on without braking.

I have never seen or heard of this in any car. Does anyone have a clue?
LOL Me too
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmic Benz
Vader,

Good call. I had no idea a rear, driver's side fog light existed.

I really need to give the owner's manual more attention.

Thanks for the help.
LOL!! Cosmic!! Glad you figured it out.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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i hate when i see cars driving around like that in normal weather, i kinda feel bad for the drivers cause they are clueless. i should tell them about this thread
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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i hate when i see cars driving around like that in normal weather, i kinda feel bad for the drivers cause they are clueless. i should tell them about this thread
I used to do this all the time, in the 55 , figured one light was broken. LOLOLOLOLOLOL, funny glad you got it solved. Seems we have all left this on .
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