Thread: Taillight Rust
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jizzlets View Post
actually, some of the metal pieces are starting to peel off because of the rust. so when i put the socket in, it feels like the metal contacts in the socket is not touching the metal contacts to the housing. i think this is why the light is not working. and my soldering skills is not really good... actually, its non-existant. i guess im screwed.
In that case ,try and clean the rust the best way you can,then use some foil (what you out in the oven ),to cover the damage part and it should conduct electricity to the bulb.
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