Brake Lights out

[colorfinger]

Last night on my way home I noticed my rear lights are out. I'm not getting brake or turn signals to register on the rear lights. I'm not very experienced in electrical and am not even sure where to start (other than bulbs, but that would mean every bulb burned out at the same time).

[fatcat0491]

Muti-Meter Time ;)

 

Check for a burnt out fuse

 

Multi meter the socket for the bulbs to make sure there getting power

 

check to make sure there are no breaks in the line

 

 

:brows:

[fatcat0491]

If those are all ok replace the bulbs

[HOrnbrod]

Pull your left side tail light and see if the ground lug is still connected and/or corroded. This is where the rear lights are grounded.

[fatcat0491]

Haha how did i forget about that :roll:

[Pete M]

I once lost my turn/brake lights due to corrosion in the harness connector located behind the rear/drivers side tire. I eventually spliced in a generic connector from the auto parts store.