taillights stopped workin

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  1. mikenate

    mikenate Member

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    so my taillight just stop working. my brake lights work are only things that work. all the fuses seem to be ok, anyone have any idea what it could be?
     
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    So, your taillights dont light up, but your brake lights work? Interesting....
    If your brake lights arn't working but your taillights light up, then it may be the plug under the dash which connects to the brake pedal.
     
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    Ya one minute they worked and then they didin't, just the brake lights
     
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    yeh, it probably the plug if both are out. Go take a look tomorrow, its at the top of the brake pedal
     
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    do the running lights on the front turn on?
     
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    mine did that, it was the headlight switch.
     
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    1. Defective bulb(s)
    2. Blown fuse(s)
    3. Dirty fuse clips or light sockets
    4. Poor ground circuit
     
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    thanks for the info. It was light bulbs.
     

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