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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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Hello all, I just bought my first Corvette a 1988 convertible in need of some tlc.

So my problem is, my brake lights all work, directionals all work but when I turn on the headlights, nothing in the back lights up. The tail lights do not light at all.

Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

John
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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By the way, just to add, the brake lights also work when the headlights are on, but when you take your foot off the brake pedal all the lights in the rear go dark, no tail light.
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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Check the TAIL fuse (seems obvious, but who knows?). Do your fog lights work? (They also use the TAIL fuse -- parking or headlights must be on).

The tail light circuits and brake circuits are completely separate.

The power for the tail lights comes from the headlight switch. Does your license plate light work?
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Thanks, I will check all that tomorrow morning and post back.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks ! It was the fuse all is good now.



Originally Posted by Cliff Harris
Check the TAIL fuse (seems obvious, but who knows?). Do your fog lights work? (They also use the TAIL fuse -- parking or headlights must be on).

The tail light circuits and brake circuits are completely separate.

The power for the tail lights comes from the headlight switch. Does your license plate light work?
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