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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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hi guys.its been about two years since Ive been on here.i just picked up a new 89' for $950.lifted 6 inches with 33s.well im having troubles with my tail lights.my brake lights work, all of my front lights work.i changed the fuse a couple times and it just kept instantly blowing.any ideas what the problem could be? I appreciate the help ahead of time
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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You possibly have a short somewhere. Check the tail lamp wires.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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Yank of the driver side cargo panel. See if it has the towing hook ups. If it does get rid of it or start probing the wires before and after. Look for a 12v signal on either side. If you're not getting it in either place start working your way up to the fuse box.

Probably starting to sound like a broken record to anyone reading my posts but the driver side tail light there is a tiny ground wire. Make sure its in tact and clean.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SBpunk
Yank of the driver side cargo panel. See if it has the towing hook ups. If it does get rid of it or start probing the wires before and after. Look for a 12v signal on either side. If you're not getting it in either place start working your way up to the fuse box.

Probably starting to sound like a broken record to anyone reading my posts but the driver side tail light there is a tiny ground wire. Make sure its in tact and clean.

Broken records are good when they provide good info such as you have.
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