Can a lamp socket go bad and make your tail light not to work

Asked by GuruL43PC Jan 07, 2020 at 12:26 AM about the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX LWB FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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If the bulb is loose it can cause arcing and burning of the socket. In time it just gets worse and eventually the bulb, even though it is not burnt out, will not make good connection and so will not work.

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