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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Hello Yall,
Need some advice on why my tail lights, brake lights and turn signals do not operate. Is there something common to all the ablove. It must be a ground problem, but where do I look? Please PM, I get lost looking for something on this site.
Thanks George
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Check the connector at the bottom of the steering column (looks like a crescent shape) for the turn signal switch and make sure each of the individual pins in the connector is tight. One loose wire here would produce your symptoms. Pilot Dan
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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The brake lights and turn signals go through the turn signal switch, but the taillights (and license light) don't - they're separate circuits with no connection; most likely you have no ground. There should be a ground for the rear harness at the left rear corner of the trunk.
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have you checked the fuse?
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