Thursday, October 6, 2011

2007 Impala tail light problem?

2007 Impala right tail light lights up when the car is turned on, but does not light up for any other function. (i.e. brake signal, turn signal, etc.). I already checked to see if there were any blown fuses and I did not see any. I also wiggled the wires to see if that had any effect, but I did not notice any change. Any ideas? Thanks!
2007 Impala tail light problem?
The brake and turn signal are lit by the same filament of the same bulb. Probably just burnt out. Either replace it (a #3057 bulb), or buy a 12v circuit tester, and check if you have power going to it.



There is a separate fuse for that, marked RT T/SIG. Go here, and download a PDF copy of your Owner's Manual, if you don't have the original;

http://www.gm.com/gmownercenter/chevy/

There's a diagram (a little hard to read), that shows where they all are. Page 403.



Doesn't seem likely the bulb socket would be corroded on a 3 year old car!
2007 Impala tail light problem?
most likely a faulty bulb socket.