After combining the suggestions of many of you, I have solved the
nonfunctioning brake light problem.
I took apart both lights and checked the connections (figured I'd
start with stuff I could see). The right side worked with power from
the battery, but not the left. Upon closer examination, I noticed
the left socket had bumped up against the power terminal (very hard
to see, since the normal gap is quite small). Apparently, when I
changed the bulb a couple months ago I pressed too hard, forcing the
socket against the copper bit connecting the terminal connection and
the prong. I carefully pulled it back out (knowing full well that my
normal luck is to break off the socket), and voila, the lights now
work.
I learned again that WD40 is a marvelous fluid, as it loosens up
light bulbs like nobody's business. A simpleton's word to the wise;
give the sockets a little spray and the bulbs will twist in and out
with no risk of bending the socket.
Thanks again for everyone's help.
Another question: my steering, although responsive, feels a bit loose
when the steering wheel is in the middle. There is very little play in the
wheel, but it just
doesn't seem right. Is there a way to tighten this up?
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