Left taillight is out but brake light works
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Asked by Kayla Jan 13, 2016 at 09:44 PM about the 2000 Dodge Caravan SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 dodge caravan with a 3.8 engine i
noticed the left rear tail light out so i changed the
bulbs didnt help i changed the lamp fuses under
the dash still didnt work it only works when i press
the brake if i hit the left signal it doesnt work either
anyone can help me out?

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

This could be a bad socket,remove bulb and check inside of bulb socket,socket may need replacing,if you are using correct bulb.

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Kayla answered 8 years ago

I checked the sockets i replaced with correct bulbs so confused on the problem because it only works when i press the brake but not signal or running light the right side works fine

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

Does the front blinker on that side work?

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Kayla answered 8 years ago

Yes flashes very fast but nothing on the rear taillight

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T_S_T answered 8 years ago

It will be in the wiring to the left rear of van if front is flashing,do you have a trailer wiring harness on it,if so may be a good place to start your search.

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Kayla answered 8 years ago

I checked out the trailer harness and the harness that plugs into the tail light itself i have no idea i think there could be a ground problem i cant find a diagram to help me god so fustrated with this problem i dont know what to do

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