no rear lights! help

[jherbstritt]

i have a 1976 american clipper with a 318. i just picked it up in oregon. it has been sitting for 2 years. it has no tail lights no turn signal lights back or front and no break lights although the headlights work and the dash lights began working after i replaced the light switch. the head lights always worked.i checked the breaklight switch and it has continuity.thanks for your input and wisdom.

[Panel Pete]

First off, welcome to the club! As for your lighting issue I would start at the fuse panel and make sure that the fuses aren't blown and that the fuse holders aren't spread/broken and loosing contact. Also, check the wiring for any breaks - rodents love to chew insulation.

[bulldog 1995]

I had a similar problem when I bought mine. but for me it was yust 1 side doing it. it was the turn signal switch causeing the problem. Dodge had some weird wiring ideas lol

[retrorob]

Look into your turn signal switch at the steering column. I had the same problem with an old ford f250 I had. The switch was bad. The power for all the turn signals AND the brake lights are routed through the steering column switch.

[Clipper Joe]

Hello,

The First thing is There is a lot of good advice from Members on this forum & Other RV Sites.
It just a Matter of Trouble Shooting each Problem.

1.) First Get 12Vdc Test Light Very Helpful a must..
2.) check for 12Vdc Power @ Tail light  to Ground,
3.) A Good Ground Is a Must on Fiberglass Rigs.
     ( I have added a few Extra Grounding Straps to Cab body & Coach Frame, This can be Bought At any Auto Parts Stores i.e.; Napa, AutoZone etc.)
4.) Make sure Contacts are clean & free of oxidation on Rear Lights themselves.
5.) Check Harness under rear Bumper by hitch & check to see if you have a trailer plug for Proper operation??

Hope this helps, feel free to ask More Question if needed?

Joe