tail lights problem

[enjoi355]

when the lights are on, not all the bulbs out back turn on. i dont know how or where to look for electrical problems or shorts, can some one help me??

[96lt1m6]

Test light. the rear sockets are known to have problems,be patient this can get nerve racking..check the groung wires aswell.

[enjoi355]

ok thanks!!!

[screamin96ss]

Also, make sure the sockets are clean. Over time they are known to get some corrosion in there and that can block the current from getting to the bulb.

[enjoi355]

how would i clean them?? some fine sandpaper??

[screamin96ss]

If you can get in there with sand paper you can use that. You could also use a small wire brush. If you have any battery terminal cleaner, you could use that also.

[Cyanydem28]

Bulbs burnt out?? Thats what happend to me.

[enjoi355]

i really havent checked them, but i dont think that they are burned out because when i changed all the bulbs some time ago, it didnt do any good

[enjoi355]

i took the easy way and picked up a wiring harness from the junkyarrd, $25. i got pulled over yesterday and didnt want to go through that hassle anymore cause that wasnt the first time thats ever happened, thanks for the help guys