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Brake lights work but tail lights do not....need some help

Originally Posted by otacon88 ... the tail lights do not work when the head lights are on, but the brake lights work fine if I push the brake. ... What

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Old 11-27-2012, 03:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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... the tail lights do not work when the head lights are on, but the brake lights work fine if I push the brake. ... What could the problem be?
If neither of the tail lights ever come on, then I suspect a blown fuse (see the user manual and/or FSM). Or a bad connection. Or a cut wire. I'd check them in that order.
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Try removing your tail lights and reconnect/re-seat them.
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I am electrically challenged with cars unfortunately. If I take it to the nissan dealserhip they should easily be able to tell me what the problem is right?
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I am electrically challenged with cars unfortunately. If I take it to the nissan dealserhip they should easily be able to tell me what the problem is right?
For a fee perhaps. Somebody mentioned a fuse maybe that.
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