Right Tail/Brake Light goes out when pushing brakes

[bryan062087]

I've got an issue with the tail lights on an 1987 toyota camry. Recently, the tail lights went out completely, but after searching the internet I found it to be a common problem caused by a faulty tail light failure sensor box. Following some simple directions, I got that problem fixed and now the tail lights function properly...so I thought.

However, when I depress the break pedal, the right most (passenger) tail/brake light cluster (two bulbs) turn off completely. All other brake/tail lights function properly.

Can anyone help me with this? I need to fix it ASAP.

Thanks.

[bryan062087]

Well, it was easier than I thought. I disconnected the tail/breaklight plastic assembly and removed both bulbs. I cleaned the contacts inside the sockets as best I could with a straight head screwdriver. For the bulb with two contacts, I tried to pry up the contacts inside the socket bc they were depressed and could not have been getting a good connection, but did not have much luck. Simply cleaning them worked good enough though. I also, disconnected each wire (where the screw is holding them on) and cleaned the contact with an emery board (sand paper) and cloth. Plugged it back in and now everything is working great.

Hopefully this can help someone in the future.

[timebuilder]

You inavertently correctd a common ground problem in the Camry light cluster. Good job.