Euro tail lights problem
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Euro tail lights problem
These were installed on the car when I purchased it.
Hazard flashers work...light up all 4 yellow.
Driving lights work all red
Trunk 3rd stop lamp works when brake applied..
But the brake lights don't
Is there a place to get started on trying to find a fix.
Wires and connections seem clean and tight.
Hazard flashers work...light up all 4 yellow.
Driving lights work all red
Trunk 3rd stop lamp works when brake applied..
But the brake lights don't
Is there a place to get started on trying to find a fix.
Wires and connections seem clean and tight.
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Lights Rt Pass to left driver side.I don't know why this kit required cutting of wires on the back end instead of just the one white under the dash?
But the bulbs look good.
Everything seems to work except the brake lights.
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Words to the wise for anyone considering this. Leave enough room underneath the dash when you cut the wire, meaning cut it in the middle and not near the top of the harness switch. This leaves you enough wire to work with on both ends when (if) you ever want to rewire or crimp it back together like I did when I upgraded to LED halos.
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It could possibly be something in the Hazard lights switch. I've read that power to the brake lights is routed through this switch. Not sure if that includes the 3rd brake light or not. Do a search on the hazard light switch and the brake lights not operating, you should find alot of info and threads associated with this.
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Now everything works fine.
i disconnected the green wire that was previously disconnected and all lights in all conditions work.
Maybe it is the emergency flasher and not my imagination??
Is there a way to test the flasher or just remove and replace.
No error codes.
i disconnected the green wire that was previously disconnected and all lights in all conditions work.
Maybe it is the emergency flasher and not my imagination??
Is there a way to test the flasher or just remove and replace.
No error codes.
Do Hazard Flasher lights or the switch impact brake lights?
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Will try to assist at your request.
What year is your car?
Was it a Domestic that someone modified to have Export tail lights?
Confused on your last posts: Exactly what is not working now?
Do you have any info on the wiring mod? If not see is if Mid America can provide.
What year is your car?
Was it a Domestic that someone modified to have Export tail lights?
Confused on your last posts: Exactly what is not working now?
Do you have any info on the wiring mod? If not see is if Mid America can provide.
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I did finally get the info for installation.This kit does require cutting wires and spade connectors.
I'm going to assume the lights were working.
Then at some point only third tail light worked.
After taking everything apart and reconnecting, the lights work today.
Nothing was obviously loose or faulty.
So possibly the problem is the hazard switch.
All lights now working. For now.
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Exports do not have a hazard switch. I assume when they hacked your Domestic wiring, the hazard switch was left in the circuit. If this is true, I am sure the 4 brake lights still go thru the hazard switch but the "3rd" center light does not. If you are having only the
3rd light function occasionally it would seem that the hazard switch is the cause. If you send me the info you got I can confirm your wiring.
Properly removing the hazard switch is a PITA. I bought the Hyper Flash bypass unit which is easy to install.
3rd light function occasionally it would seem that the hazard switch is the cause. If you send me the info you got I can confirm your wiring.
Properly removing the hazard switch is a PITA. I bought the Hyper Flash bypass unit which is easy to install.
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PS: If you decide at some point you want to return to original I can send you the wiring schematics. Sorry about the "hacking" comment, but when I looked at the quality of the work, that is what came to mind.