License plate light in-op
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09-13-2005, 09:51 AM
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License plate light in-op
Hey any idea what would cause passenger side license plate light not work even though it has power? Tried 2 different new bulbs and neither would work...... even tried spilicing in the drivers side wire to see if that would work but nothing....... these are 1 wire lights........I did do a continuity check from end of wire to the center contact.... no break there..... Any ideas? 
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09-13-2005, 12:15 PM
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Yes, the socket isnt tight in the bumber right now...... found out thats how it gets the grounding done...... Would a wire to the body of the light to the frame work for that....... or just replace the socket itself...... 
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Originally Posted by rong63
Yes, the socket isnt tight in the bumber right now...... found out thats how it gets the grounding done...... Would a wire to the body of the light to the frame work for that....... or just replace the socket itself......
I would replace the socket, but it still has to contact the frame or it won't be grounded. You could use a wire, but if that's what you want to do, get a new socket with two wires, and run one to power and the other to ground.
