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I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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08/17/11 06:29 PM
08/17/11 06:29 PM
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I have a 1970 Charger. I did not have brake nor tail/running lights. Just changed fuse and now have brake lights but no tail/running lights. My dash lights are also not working.? What gives.? Any advice is helpful.. Thank You , 70Mopar
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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#1054882
08/17/11 06:44 PM
08/17/11 06:44 PM
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1_WILD_RT
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The dash lights & the tail lights are both powered through the same fuse, plus the dash lights run through a second fuse so I would test those fuses either with a test light or a DMM also inspect the fuse block for corrosion then the next suspect would be the headlight switch...
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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08/17/11 08:44 PM
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scratchnfotraction
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wiggle the turn sig switch and see if they work when moveing it around turn and brake lights go thru this switch I just had this on my truck new turn sig switch and all the lights work now. same for my 68Dart with pass side tail brake light..turn sig switch was bad. good luck trouble shooting
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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08/18/11 07:15 AM
08/18/11 07:15 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Check the headlight swiych.The tails go thru it.Do the frt park lights come on?Rocky
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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#1054893
08/18/11 08:31 AM
08/18/11 08:31 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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The small lights on the front that are also turn signals.That and 70 I believe the side markers should light also.Id have to look at wiring diagram but the dash lights should feed off the headlight switch from the power wire for park lights.70 the frt park lights stay on even with the headlights on.First click on the headlight switch is park lights the second is headlights.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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08/19/11 08:54 AM
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I guess it is just to bad I have no electrical skills. Car is still sitting If any Moparts members are in the Mt. Clemens area(I-94 & North River road) and would like to stop by and take a peak , I would be more than happy to compensate you for your time.. Thank You...
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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#1054895
08/19/11 10:07 AM
08/19/11 10:07 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Did they work before?Did you check the tail frt park lights on the first notch of the headlight switch?If I was close Id stop and give you a hand.Electrical for most of the early cars isnt black magic.But with a factory manual its pretty easy to figure out.First thing is you have to make sure the fuse for the park- tail lights is good and suppling power in and out.Not hard just get a cheap test light.Rocky
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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08/19/11 10:44 AM
08/19/11 10:44 AM
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RapidRobert
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As said get a test light & mymopar has the colors. W the switch out to the 1st click check for fire at the HL sw connector on top then at the connector behind the dr kick panel then at 1 or more connectors rearward under the carpet and or trunk between the kick panel connector and the rear bulbs. Front: then fire from HL sw to the bulkhead then out to the front running lights (all running/tail/park lights front/rear on that circuit are the small filaments in the 1157 dual bulbs)
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Re: I have brake lights but no tail/running lights..
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09/16/11 10:06 PM
09/16/11 10:06 PM
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RapidRobert
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How is the headlight door circuit connected with the park/tail circuit in the headlight switch?
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