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Serious Tail light issue

Ross

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'96 Explorer Limited
Hi All,
Got a pretty serious issue on my '96 Limited....no tail lights.

I've checked all the fuses, both in the fuse panel and distribution box under the hood, replaced both bulbs, and even put in a new headlight switch.

All lights work perfectly, other than the tails. I really need to get this fixed....

Any ideas??

Many thanks in advance.

Ross
 



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this may sound crazy but on a past car i actually had a pinched wire which caused it to short and kill all dash and tail lights. i had a pinch wire near the rear tail light area. it could be something as simple as that. good luck
 






I would have to say there is a bad wire somewhere. I would grab a wiring diagram and trace the power wire back from the tail light harness
 






Jeremy, are there any sites that would possibly have a wiring diagram online?
Thanks!
 






if you have access to ether a test light or volt/ohm meter i would check to see if its a problem on ether the ground side or the power side
 






Jeremy, are there any sites that would possibly have a wiring diagram online?
Thanks!

Auto - Online Repair Info
http://search.ebscohost.com/
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PW: rebsco

Follow the choices until you see wiring diagrams; it's after you put in all the info about your vehicle.
 






Thanks Bob! I will definitely check this out!!!
Ross
 






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