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Tiny
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I have a 74 MGB. All the running lights are working, except the drivers rear. The side running light, tail light, and licence plate light are all on the same circuit. If I unplug them all I get power, but if I plug any of them in the power goes out. Any thoughts on a reason why?
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 2:35 AM

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Tiny
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This will normally be a bad earth problem check that the earth on that globe holder is ok, start here,

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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I had the same problem and ended up soldering awire on the socket and putting it to ground in the trunk.
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