1999 Ford Windstar Brake light will not work on passenger s

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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The passenger side brake light will not work when the brake pedal is applied. I have replaced bulbs on both sides and swapped sockets with the other side that is working. If I remove the bulb and then apply the pedal I get 11.8 volts at the pin and I can slide the bulb in the socket and it will light up, but if I release the pedal and reapply, it will not illuminate and I will only have 11.3 volts on the pin coming into the socket. I have found 5 grounds on the van so far and have cleaned them all. Do you have any ideas? Thanks
Sep 13, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Sounds like a bad connection on the opposite side, some times they will double up the wires into one connector and after a wile they will create heat and loosen up over time creating resistance. I would look for a lose wire on the other side, clean it, remove it from the light socket, solder it, and re install it.
Sep 13, 2009 at 1:14 PM