1998 Chevy Cavalier Brake Lights

Tiny
HUNTERBOYZ
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Its not so much, that the brake lights do not work.
I can actually make them work, but they go right back off.
It has something to do with how the bulb is connected to the contact. I replaced the bulbs, but it still shuts off.
I feel that although the bulbs are connected to the contact, that they may not be connected properly, but its a simple snap in right.
I fix it by pulling on the bulb slightly, as if I'm going to remove it from the contact, and thats when it comes on. I can't get them to remain functioning.
The turn lights blink normally, but flickers fast once the lights are not functioning.

Any advice?
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Make sure that the correct globe is being used, some are single pin and others are twin, if there are 2 contacts in the globe holder the base of the globe should also have 2 contacts, check this out first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 3:53 PM

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