Ok I have a 1998 Chevy blazer and I need help. I noticed the other day that my rear passenger side turn signal was out. Stopped at Autozone replaced bulbs and it still did not come on. Then I checked the fuse the brake light/turn signal and replaced. Light came back on. Next I noticed that I although the turn signal and brake lights are working, that rear passenger side light is not on when I turn on the lights at night (while my foot is not applied to the brake). Sorry I am not sure what light that would be called. I am assuming that fuse it blown but I have no idea what fuse I am looking for. Can someone help?

 

If find it odd that only one light would be affected by a blown fuse... There is only one circuit that feeds all of the park lights so if one is out, then there has to be a problem either with the wiring to that particular light and/or a problem in the light socket. I have seen corrosion in the light socket cause all kinds of problems.

On my old 2000 Bravada, I was able to pull the socket all apart and clean all of the contacts inside.

 

What do you suggest cleaning the socket with? Spray some electrical parts cleaner in there?

 

Disassemble it. You should see a plastic clip which holds the weather tight seal/wire in the back of the socket. You will need a small pick and a small screw driver to be able to remove the actual contacts from the socket. Take your time, they will come out. Then clean everything really well with electrical parts cleaner.

If you cannot get the contacts out of the socket, then you will have to try to clean it through the socket. Electrical parts cleaner and some small tools for getting the contacts clean through the socket should work well enough. Cleaning the socket in this manner won't get it as clean as full disassembly, but should work. You will just want to make sure that you get all of the electrical contact cleaner out of the socket.

Once clean, pack the socket with dielectric grease and reinstall the bulb. Check for proper operation.

 

Ok I'll try this later today or tomorrow. I'l let you know how it turns out. Thaks for your help.