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Rear light on Focus 2002

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#1 · (Edited)
Hi,

My son just bought a 2002 Focus and the driver side rear light wont turn on when other lights are on. It works when Hazards are on.. Brake light on the same side works. I changed the bulb, problem remains....

Thanks..
 
#2 ·
Check the wiring harness through the hatch or wagon gate. They made the wires just a bit too short and they tend to split and fray.
Peel back the black rubber boot and you'll likely find a few insulation breaks. Electrical tape fixes it fine if the wire is intact. If not, splice in a piece, solder, heat shrink, and you're good to go.

That would be my first guess.
 
#7 ·
Working with a dual element bulb, the flasher/brake light portion working just proves that side "hot" & the ground are OK - "hot" to the running light side could still be bad anywhere.

Test light to start tracing back looking for power on the running light circuit might help.
 
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