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Title: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: eddie76clipper on March 22, 2011, 07:53:46 PM
Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has ever dealt with exterior lights not lighting up? I just noticed it now when i went to turn on my clipper that the front ones work ( Orange ) and the back ( Red ) do not; also the license plate lights don't turn on. All break lights and front lights work though....

Any recommendations on any fuses that might be out and particular location.

Thanks,

Eddie
Title: Re: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: JerryT on March 22, 2011, 08:53:32 PM
 I lost my lights once just like you. Check for a loose relay under dash and just above the brake pedal. Mine is more oval than square and has a 3 prong flatish wire connector that plugs into it. The connector can loose it's grip onto the relay. I did a crimp adjustment on mine and it works ok now. And as always check all fuses first.

JerryT
Title: Re: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: pop427 on March 23, 2011, 09:35:40 AM
Most times it is a poor ground that causes that problem.

Doug
Title: Re: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: eddie76clipper on March 23, 2011, 04:35:36 PM
Hey Jerry / Doug,

Will do guys! Thanks for the feedback...Heading home now from work; man its pooring outside right now jeeeeeesh..Good old California!
Title: Re: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: pop427 on March 23, 2011, 07:30:32 PM
When checking lights it is a good idea to take about 30 feet of 18 gauge wire and put a clip on each end. Hook one end to the negative terminal on the battery. Then ground the light you are testing with the other end. Now you know you have a good ground. Learned many years ago on plastic cars like Corvettes.
Rain and rust kill lights.
   
Good Luck,   Doug
Title: Re: Back exterior lights and license plate lights not working?
Post by: eddie76clipper on March 24, 2011, 08:39:52 AM
Doug,

Will do!  :)

I appreciate all the feedback guys and support this is great. I should have some time today to look into this and hopefully find the issue....

Thanks,

Eddie