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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I've tried to fix my C5 rear lites and I'm stumped. Searched and didn't see a unique fix to this. Pulled and made aware no running lites.

I need to go somewhere NOW and I won't be back until after dark. Any immediate help appreciated or I have to drive the dually.

Everything works except zero taillights. Everyother lite works inc signal, turn, emergency flashers, and brake. Just no taillites. No fuse problem. And the bulbs seem good.

What the heck am I missing?
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I've tried to fix my C5 rear lites and I'm stumped. Searched and didn't see a unique fix to this. Pulled and made aware no running lites.

I need to go somewhere NOW and I won't be back until after dark. Any immediate help appreciated or I have to drive the dually.

Everything works except zero taillights. Everyother lite works inc signal, turn, emergency flashers, and brake. Just no taillites. No fuse problem. And the bulbs seem good.

What the heck am I missing?
What fuse did you check?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Did you check the ground and voltage to the tail with a meter yet?
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Check minifuse #6 in the passenger footwell
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Check minifuse #6 in the passenger footwell
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I thought I had checked them all. BTW, I just drove it anyway. Used my flashers to drive home with. No problems. Then.

I'll check the ground. I don't have a schematic. Is there one for the 2000 C5 here on the forum? And I'll spray each plug to clean. And I'll check mini fuse #6 again and do that first.

Thanks for all the replies.

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BTW, here's a URL I happened to notice: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...tion-long.html

This shows grounds for the car.
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