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Tiny
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One of the three brake lights will not work. The other two work fine. I have installed all new bulbs. I have moved bulb holder and bulb from a good light to the defective light. The problem is in just that one light. Does each light have an individual fuse for a 1998 BMW 740iL?

Even at 85,000 miles, the car is like new. The wiring looks to be in good condition? I am baffled.

The defective light is the left or drivers side brake light. Everything else on the car works.
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007 AT 9:49 PM

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Tiny
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Is it the left, right or center light that is inoperative
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 AT 6:29 AM
Tiny
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It is possible that the tail light assembly is faulty. Remove the affected taillight and inspect the contacts.
If they are not free of pitting and/or corrosion they will require replacement. 9/98 production is where the
cutoff is. If you purchase a replacement be sure to bring the vehicle id # with you. 9/98 is a production change and the parts from early and late production are not interchangeable.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 AT 8:28 PM

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