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Tail lights do not work

Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:09 PM
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I noticed my tail lights aren't working, brake lights and turn signals work... Front courtesy lights do not work either.
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Got anymore history on the car? Been in an accident? Wiring harnesses messed with? You check fuses? Bulbs? Led bulbs?

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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 10:09 PM
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What do you mean by tail lights don't work but brake lights and turn signals work? The running lights don't work?
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 10:54 AM
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Fuse?
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Old Jan 23, 2022 | 12:08 PM
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First things to check are the fuse(s), and bulbs. From there, it could be numerous things. I needed a new multifunction switch to fix mine.......
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Old Jan 23, 2022 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 883stump
I noticed my tail lights aren't working, brake lights and turn signals work... Front courtesy lights do not work either.
I had the same issue along with my rear hazard lights did not work as well. As it turns out the rear lights run through your turn signal switch and your hazard switch. I replaced both and that resolved the issue, and all lights now work as they should. You can replace the hazard switch without pulling the dash and there a several Youtube videos on how to do it. Hope this helps!
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Old Jan 23, 2022 | 03:57 PM
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I hope the op has fixed his taillights since he posted this thread 2 years ago
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 12:42 PM
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I hope the op has fixed his taillights since he posted this thread 2 years ago
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I know it's an old topic, but I just wanted to say that I really love this forum... it saved me tons of hours I could spend on troubleshooting something.
I was doing some upgrades and my taillights suddenly stopped working. It was a #8 fuse. It's description is so irrational that I would never find it without a help...
Thanks guys!
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