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CCCP
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My tail lights burnt out on me a bit ago then I replaced the bulbs and the fuse and it worked for a while.
Now it has happened again and when I replace the 15A fuse it pops the second I turn on the lights.
Has anybody else had this problem or any ideas on what it could be?
I hope it could be an easy fix as a weird electrical problem could be expensive and I'd probably have to go to a dealer because I don't know this area (at college).
AudioFreak
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QUOTE(CCCP @ Oct 10, 2006 - 4:04 PM) [snapback]489988[/snapback]
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My tail lights burnt out on me a bit ago then I replaced the bulbs and the fuse and it worked for a while.
Now it has happened again and when I replace the 15A fuse it pops the second I turn on the lights.
Has anybody else had this problem or any ideas on what it could be?
I hope it could be an easy fix as a weird electrical problem could be expensive and I'd probably have to go to a dealer because I don't know this area (at college).


Did all the lights burn out or just one? If it's was all then it's probably a short in the wiring. If it's just one I'm guessing corrosion inside the bulb socket.
CCCP
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QUOTE(AudioFreak @ Oct 10, 2006 - 6:42 PM) [snapback]490090[/snapback]
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QUOTE(CCCP @ Oct 10, 2006 - 4:04 PM) [snapback]489988[/snapback]
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My tail lights burnt out on me a bit ago then I replaced the bulbs and the fuse and it worked for a while.
Now it has happened again and when I replace the 15A fuse it pops the second I turn on the lights.
Has anybody else had this problem or any ideas on what it could be?
I hope it could be an easy fix as a weird electrical problem could be expensive and I'd probably have to go to a dealer because I don't know this area (at college).


Did all the lights burn out or just one? If it's was all then it's probably a short in the wiring. If it's just one I'm guessing corrosion inside the bulb socket.


Both tail lights, it probably is a short -- but how would you find it?
AudioFreak
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QUOTE(CCCP @ Oct 10, 2006 - 10:15 PM) [snapback]490112[/snapback]
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QUOTE(AudioFreak @ Oct 10, 2006 - 6:42 PM) [snapback]490090[/snapback]
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QUOTE(CCCP @ Oct 10, 2006 - 4:04 PM) [snapback]489988[/snapback]
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My tail lights burnt out on me a bit ago then I replaced the bulbs and the fuse and it worked for a while.
Now it has happened again and when I replace the 15A fuse it pops the second I turn on the lights.
Has anybody else had this problem or any ideas on what it could be?
I hope it could be an easy fix as a weird electrical problem could be expensive and I'd probably have to go to a dealer because I don't know this area (at college).


Did all the lights burn out or just one? If it's was all then it's probably a short in the wiring. If it's just one I'm guessing corrosion inside the bulb socket.


Both tail lights, it probably is a short -- but how would you find it?


It's probably in the wires right around the bulbs. Just look for any cuts or if the wire goes across something sharp. Basically just start at the bulb socket and work your way forward.
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