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Sent to Car Experts July 07, 2006 12:31 p.m.

My rear left brake light works properly when the pedal is depressed, but only when my headlights are not on. When they are on and I press the brake, the light goes out completely. The car is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. Any suggestions?

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 6

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Status: Closed Value: $10

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July 07, 2006 12:37 p.m. (6 minutes and 16 seconds later)

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Generally this problem is a result of bodywork that was done. The brake light bulb is working in the tail-light mode. Some people can force a brake light bulb in the socket and get the same results as you've described. The bulb is either in backwards or the wires are crossed at the bulbholder.

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