Re: [DML] Re: Brake Lights

[Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx>]

That's true, the rivets press the bulb socket to the metal strip, oxidization, in time,
causes loss of electrical contact. Replacement boards don't use this system. Best field
repair is to solder the bulb base to the strip.

sharksigns@xxxx wrote:

> Willie,
>
> I had the usual problem as most with intermitent failure of my brake
> and tail lights. The problem stems from the sockets being riveted to
> the circuit board, the rivets do not provide a reliable contact. To
> fix this I simply and carefully soldered the rivet to the circuit
> board to provide constant contact and they have worked flawlessly
> ever since.
>
> Try it I think you will be happy you did.
>
> Mark vin2602
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Willie Mack" <wmack@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> > It was brought to my attention the other day that i have no brake
> lights.
> > My parking lights all work fine, but i have no brake lights. I
> check all
> > the bulbs and fuses and everything was in good condition. What
> else should
> > I check?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Willie
> > Vin 5043
>
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