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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Default Brake lights work but tail lights do not.

1993 Cherokee Sport 4.0 AW4 4WD. Ok. Last night my wife told me my tail lights weren't working but my brake lights were working as they should. Checked the usual suspects (bulbs and fuses) all checked out. My dash lights work and so do my front parking lights and my turn signals. My rear turn signals work but parking lights are inop. Any help would be much appreciated as there isn't much info online

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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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did you check with a quality multi-meter to see if they are getting voltage when the switch is on? If not, I'd look at the switch since you already checked the bulbs / fuses / wiring).
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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You do have the proper bulbs installed, correct? Bulb type 2057.

Do you have a trailer tow package installed?
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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Just replaced the switch on my lunch break. No cigar. Still no voltage. No tail or tags but brake lights work. Is there a fuse for that circuit not under the kick panel? I'm really at a loss
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.slow95
Just replaced the switch on my lunch break. No cigar. Still no voltage. No tail or tags but brake lights work. Is there a fuse for that circuit not under the kick panel? I'm really at a loss
You do have the proper bulbs installed, correct? Bulb type 2057.

Do you have a trailer tow package installed?
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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throwing parts at it usually is a waste of money. CCken has a good point ^^^. After that, get a good quality multi-meter and start checking circuits / wires.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CompleteCherokee
throwing parts at it usually is a waste of money. CCken has a good point ^^^. After that, get a good quality multi-meter and start checking circuits / wires.
I'm not one to throw parts at anything. The switch was finicky to begin with and I had a new one out of my last jeep lying around so I figured it couldn't hurt. Anyhow, after some diagnosis once I had time I traced the power from the switch to a break in the main power wire next to the back seat. Must've nicked it in the bed lining process. Thanks guys! Lights are a go
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Closure...is good. Into the archives it goes.
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