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braydonharris · 05-23-2009, 01:51 AM

i just realized the other night that my tail lights arnt on. they come on when my push my brake pedal in but arent they supposed to stay on al the time?

nuron · 05-23-2009, 01:54 AM

Probably one of the filaments are broken. There's a running light filament and a braking one that is brighter. Replace the whole bulb.

JMSports · 05-23-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

Probably one of the filaments are broken. There's a running light filament and a braking one that is brighter. Replace the whole bulb.

All the bulbs? or just one bulb is not working?

If its all the lights its not a 'filament' but could be an issue with the fuses, wiring, etc.

nuron · 05-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Check the stop light bulbs, as that's what he said they were. There's only two of them anyway.

bumpnthump05 · 05-23-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

Check the stop light bulbs, as that's what he said they were. There's only two of them anyway.

Theres Actually 4.... 2 on the trunk lights and 2 on the sides of the trunk after all i should know lol ive done torn em apart for my led project

nuron · 05-23-2009, 12:51 PM

There's only two bulbs with the dual running light and brake light function so I think he should check those two. Weird that both would be out at the same time but I guess those are the chances.

braydonharris · 05-23-2009, 02:09 PM

well the two on the sides work but what about the one on top under the window?

nuron · 05-23-2009, 04:35 PM

The CHMSL (center high mount stop light) is on only when you brake, there is not a running light feature.

braydonharris · 05-23-2009, 10:41 PM

ok i checked all the fuses and their all fine so im thinking bulbs need to be changed