# 1997 Saturn SL-1 brake light problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-1-brake-light-problem/9579>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mechanics, fuses, saturn, brakes, lights\
**Created:** [January 18, 2008, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-1-brake-light-problem/9579 "2008-01-18T20:30:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![rrrich7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ccd318/32.png) [@rrrich7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrrich7)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-1-brake-light-problem/9579/1 "2008-01-18T20:30:55Z")

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it started off with a state inspection and a burnt-out rear brake light on a 1997 saturn. then the mechanic said there was a burnt out fuse. now they want to replace the wiring to the rear light(s). am i being ripped off?