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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Got break lights! Now no tail lights.. replaced the fuse even thow the one in it was mint. Gana replace the other bulbs now and start messing with that problem. Still no low beams as well
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Replaced the headlight switch. Got low beams now.. kinda weird. Still got brake lights! But No tail lights.. My only problem now. Blows the fuse everytime.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Replaced the headlight switch. Got low beams now.. kinda weird. Still got brake lights! But No tail lights.. My only problem now. Blows the fuse everytime.
what fuse? Parking light fuse
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Yes sir. Its a 10 amp.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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The second I turn The lights on it blows. I can't see anything on the wires I can get to thats broken or exposed
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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id remove parking light and tail light bulbs see if it still blows if not insert one bulb at a time see when it blows then search the wiring and socket for short
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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The second I turn The lights on it blows. I can't see anything on the wires I can get to thats broken or exposed
i think there a harness plug under air box ?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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I can go look dude. That's a good idea
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Still no tail lights.. that harness was fine. Could I rig them up to a on/off switch with tube fuses on the wires running to the lights? Haha and just remember to turn them on/off. Couldn't be to hard.
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Wired them to a switch. Works perfect
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