Need to track down minor electrical issue

[ShimShim]

My wife has a 2002 Grand Cherokee. I noticed the other day while following behind her that her tail lights work fine, but when she hits the brakes, the passenger side light goes completely out. The stop/tail light is the same bulb, and like I said, it works for tail lights, but goes out when she steps on the brakes.

I replaced the bulb today, and it still does it. What do I need to check here? Both the bulb that came out looks good, and the new bulb looked good as well. I can't figure this out. Is there a relay or something that has gone bad?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Brian

 

[Cperry]

my wifes doe sthe same thing, i think they should have a recall on it. if i put in a freash bulb it will work for a while. i belive it is just corrosion in the bulb socket. i see alot of cheerokess w/ this problem

 

[ShimShim]

Know where I can find recall information about this? I'll call a jeep dealer tomorrow and see if they can tell me anything.

Thanks

 

[Rich]

On the wife's Celica, it's caused by the ground wire getting loose. Pop the taillight out and loosen, then retighten, any screws in there...

 

[Blkvoodoo]

Of course, they'll have some thing to tell you,

" Bring it in Sir, we'll take a look at it for you......."

and 5 hrs later @ $95 an hour, "Sir, we have our best guy on it, he may be onto something......."

 

[2020GLADIGATOR]

my girls 2001 grand does the same thing, it has for as long as i known. it will work when it wants to