Quote Originally Posted by jrhirsch View Post
My friend has a 2007 Chevy Aveo that had the right brake light go out. The problem was the bulb wiring harness had one of the sockets burned out. Replaced this harness for about $50 and it worked. About 4 years later the left brake light went out with the same burned out socket problem. Replaced it the tail lights work but this time the left running light doesnt work.

So I checked the white connector in the under hood fuse tray for burning but it was fine. The interior lights and shift column lights also dont work. The key also wouldnt rotate to start the car but luckily I found the emergency slot to bypass and start car.

I'm not sure if some of these problems are interrelated or not. Ive included a photo of the burned out tail light harness. In both instances the same dual filament socket burned out. The contact pins on the socket are very close together so its possible the solder on the bulb contacts may have softened up and shorted it out. I would appreciate any help you might provide.

https://photos.google.com/direct/AF1...ZywQDu4Q?pli=1
The dash lights are 'sort of' working on my Aveo. The under hood fuse "Illum Rt" continues to blow, and I can most times change it, and it will work until I hit a bump, when it will blow again. I took the under hood fuse box apart to inspect my 101 splicer, although no burning was noted.

@jrhirsch - You have linked photos for the brake light wiring harness, but the link goes 404. Is there any way you could send those to me? Would love to check into this option to see if this is the case.

I also saw potentially the dimmer switch as the issue. When I took a peak up from the gas pedals under the dash, the wires seemed to be alright. Is there any better way to check into this option?

Thanks!