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Rear turn signal/brake light bulb wires burning.
This is not the filaments, it is the bulb exterior connection wires.
Too much juice?
Dirty bulb sockets?
Bad flasher unit, signal unit?
2000 Chevy Cavalier Z24.

Drawing too much power thru some short. Sockets could be likely - wrong bulb installed? Has this been over fused? Fuse should blow before wires show damage! Where is the damage seen? I doubt the flasher but swap it with the 4 way if they fit for a test,

T

Tom,

A single contact wire on the outside of the bulb that contacts with the socket is where the burn is.

I used the bulb that was in the owners & auto parts store manuals.
The bulbs that where in there had a different number (by 1) than the ones I used.

I will check the amount of voltage going to the bulb.
Can you tell me how much voltage should be present for the brake/turn signal?

Where is the best place to get sockets if I need them?

Many Thanks,
Jer

Tom,

Yes, the old bulbs were dual filament.

I agree with you that a fuse should have blown before damage to the bulb wires.
Maybe it has some of those fuses that Jim showed us!

This car was bought used for my daughter, lord only knows whats been done.

Many Thanks,
Jer

Just wanted to make all aware of this....
Probably not the case here...but Just to let all know....


Concerns with Harbor Freight Tools "Storehouse" Branded Blade Type Fuses
General Motors has become aware of a fuse recall by Harbor Freight Tools/Storehouse for a variety of aftermarket fuses. In two cases, these fuses have not provided protection for the wiring system of the vehicles they were customer installed in.
Upon testing the 15 amp version, it was found that the fuse still would not "open" when shorted directly across the battery terminals.
How to Identify These Fuses

Packed in a 120 piece set, the fuse has a translucent, hard plastic, blue body with the amperage stamped into the top. There are no white painted numbers on the fuse to indicate amperage. There are no identifying marks on the fuse to tell who is making it. The fuses are known to be distributed by Harbor Freight Tools but there may be other marketers, and packaging of this style of fuse. It would be prudent to replace these fuses if found in a customers vehicle. Likewise, if wiring overheating is found you should check the fuse panel for the presence of this style of fuse.

WOW!! JIM N - that's great info for a warning! Thanks for posting that,

T

The right rear brake light bulb on my 2004 Lincoln LS needs to be replaced. Would like to know the procedure on how to replace it...

1. View 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
2. View 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure

Nice diagram!

http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/anmtnsFR/pncldanc.gifIt's not fair! Headquarter's gave way2old the Crystal ball. All I got is a silly pencil and eraser - just look, it's erasing half the time!

T

Think I would rather have the pencil.

2wd, replaced the brake light bulbs, along with the "rear lamp and rear lamp 2" fuses(were not blown) , problem still not solved, no brake lights

Started new question for second poster here

http://autoforums.carjunky.com/Truck_Repair_C6/General_Discussions_F3/Brake_light_problem_P52181/