Q: Why is my back light from my truck wont turn on my blinkers work fine but when I hit the brake it won't turn on

asked by on January 12, 2018

Why is my back light from my truck wont turn on i hit the brakes and wont turn on but when I press the blinkers they would work
My car's transmission is unknown to me.

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