Re: <E12><E28> Tail light brightness/ Lack of...

["Gary Derian" <gderian@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Check voltage under load.  Also check for voltage in the ground leg while
under load.

Gary Derian <gderian@domain.elided>

> Evening all...I have a common problem with two E28s and an E12; namely,
that
> the taillights are brighter on one side than on the other. It affects all
of
> the lights on that side, too -brake, running, and blinker. I've seen this
> frequently on alot of european cars, most notably Audis, VWs and even
Volvos.
> It's usually a weak ground problem, but for the life of me I can't find
> anything wrong. Voltages read around 10.5 on either side of the car. Where
do
> these circuits pick up there power from? Is there a point either in the
trunk,
> or coming from the fuse block, that would be a likely culprit? Any hints,
> suggestions, or fixes that I can try would be welcome. Private emails
please...
>
> Rick Viehdorfer
> BMW CCA #148771
> Rocky Mountain Chapter
>
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