I have 2002 jeep Cherokee when i apply the brakes the left brake light is dim?

Question

when the lights are turned on & brakes are applied the left rear brake light & running lights go out . I replaced the bulbs & brake light switch with no luck. No signs of frayed wireing any place that I can see

Answer 1

this is caused by a poor ground connection. check the socket that holds the bulbs for corrosion. also check for good ground connection to socket.

Answer 2

I replaced a tail/brake light on a 99 Grand Cherokee. By luck (or unluck), I put it in reversed. The bulb and socket are symetrical with no apparent 'keyed' notch or anything. The tail light worked, but with brakes applied, the lamp went off. Reversing the bulb 180 degrees fixed the problem. Try that first - it may be an easy fix.

Answer 3

Check for a lose ground or poor ground connection.Could also be a hot wire touching to metal ground behind light socket.Or,bad connection in light bulb socket.

Answer 4

a wire is touching another someplace and grounding out. Or you have a crudded up socket. Replace the socket first

Answer 5

sometimes when you apply your brakes and your lights dim, it usually is the battery or sometimes even the alternator, that is actually your problem. check those. my fiance' is ICAR certified.

Answer 6

just change the fricken light bulb

Answer 7

Have you looked at your front turn signal? Sometimes that is a form to get your attention.

I'm not sure, but it was that way for my car once.