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Got pulled over by a sheriff couple of nights ago for this one ..... like me, it seems your "headlight dimmer control switch" has gone bad. You most likely may have highbeams but no low beam, marker, or tail lights unless you step on the brakes. If you go the Pep boys route it'll cost roughly $80. .... at least that's the quote for my 95 Grand Am, which is why I'll be checking out the area junk yard. They sell 'em for $5 ...... hope that helps. Ron J.
If your dash lights are not working check your fuse block, see owners manual, it is most likely that the fuse has blown. If it's blown then you need to replace it. (Usual cost for the fuse is under $2.00) If the fuse blows again then the short must be traced down and repaired. Start by checking the bulb sockets(see owners manual) then look in other locations were the wire might come in contact with , Look for frayed wire insulation and wrap with electrical tape. If the fuse is okay your problem is harder to solve. I'm experiencing the same problem with a '88 Ford Crown Victoria. All components are working properly. There's powe to the fuse but none to the lights. I've been working on a solution for 3 days. Tomorrow I'll run a bypass from the headlights to the parking lamps, through a 15 AMP fuse of course, as a quick fix. If you follow the previous answer and use a 2nd hand switch be advised that you may have to remoce the entire dash to access the switch to remove and replace it. Good luck -ara85936
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe tail lights have a separate circuit from the brake lights. Start with checking the fuses and the bulbs.
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What do you do if the brake lights work but not the tail lights?
i got a 2006toyota highlander my tail lights dont work but,every other light works please help me
What is the problem when head lights are on and the tail lights dont work but the brake lights work?
If the headlights are on and brake lights work but not the tail lights, it is possible there is a short in the electrical wires. Another cause for this could be that the tail light bulbs are burned out. Most vehicles have more than one bulb inside the tail lights to control different lights at the same time.
Why does your tail lights only work when you press on the brake?
Are you saying your tail lights themselves do not work and only the brake lights work. If that is the case, check the fuse, and then check the tail light bulbs.
1997 suburban Brake lights and turn signals work but tail lights dont what do I do?
Brake lights and turn signals are on a separate circuit from the tail lights. Tail lights are on the same circuit with the dashboard lights. If the dashboard lights aren't working either, check the fuse. If they ARE working, check the headlight switch.
What if your brake lights work but not the tail lights?
Look for a fuse labeled TAIL LIGHTS. There are 2 separate circuits, one for brake turn and flasher and the other is for tail lights.
Why do your tail lights not work but your brake lights do?
its on different bulbs
Brake lights do not work when tail lights are on?
On a toyota tacoma 2003 SR5 when the tail lights are turned on the brake lights come on and when the tail lights are of the brake lights work just fine what could be the problem. If the truck has a trailer plug, inspect the plug and plug wiring for damage and corrosion.
What does it mean when the brake lights work on a 2006 Escalade but the tail lights do not work?
The tail lights and the stop lights work off of different circuits. The stop lights work when the brake pedal is depressed while the tail lights work when the light switch is turned on. Look for a burnt fuse or a bad connection.
What is wrong when brake and signal lights work but tail lights do not?
Fuse
Your head lights and tail lights do not work Brake lights work Fuses are ok?
94 mercury grand marque dashboard, hazard, and tail lights do not work?
What do you do if your tail lights do not work while driving though brake lights work fuses and bulbs are good?
on some cars the tail lights and brake lights are totally different bulbs gain access to the bulbs and have someone push the brakes so that you can determine which bulbs are the brake lights and replace the tail lights
1994 Chevy silverado all 3 brake lights and tail lights don't work but signals do?
if the tail lights work but not brake lights then its most likely just a blown fuse or it could be the switch at the top of your brake pedal arm.
