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Thanks for the responses and tips so far guys.
It's hard to imagine it being a bulb problem though because the problem appeared before I tried changing a few bulbs. Also, the brake lights ALWAYS work when the headlights/parking lights are off and the turn signals ALWAYS work when the brakes are not being applied. No difference between left or right and when the turn signals aren't working the relay isn't clicking. These problems don't appear at separate times - either everything is working fine or all the problems are exhibited - so I guess it makes sense that it must be a common problem like a ground. The thing that freaks me out (though I'm terrible at electrical diagnosis) is why the driving tailights would turn OFF when the brake is applied and turn back on when the brake is released.
I'm gonna try the methodical examination and cleaning of the grounds. I hope there's no chance that a hidden wire could be worn through somewhere and grounding to the body or a component.
I wish I had more time to putz around in the garage with my car - this 4 hours of daily Chicago area commutting is a killer.
I'll let you know if I have any luck
Thanks,
Glen
Oh I forgot to mention the battery has gone dead if the car sits for 2 weeks or more - even a new battery - that spells "short" somewhere, doesn't it?
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