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Old 02-09-2011, 12:53 PM
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Anytime I use my blinkers or tail lights it seems to blow a fuse. Im thinking I got a broken wire somewhere grounding. Where does the wiring run through from the front to the back for the lights? or do you have any other suggestions on how i can go about finding the problem?
 
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Old 02-09-2011, 05:01 PM
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the wiring runs down the drivers side so you are going to want to pull the door sill off and then start looking for damage to loom and corrosion, also in the trunk area remove the liner and start checking the wiring there. You may also want to remove the headlights and look at the wiring in that area, the front bumpe comes off really easy so it won't take long.
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 06:47 PM
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Alright cool ill try that this week and let you know if i have any luck
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 01:14 PM
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Well I couldnt find any broken wires but when I look at the rear speakers it looks like they are wired with new wiring and connecters and wired right into the tail lights. Do you think this could be the cause? Or is that normally how they are?
 
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Old 03-03-2011, 04:52 AM
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what are the wire colours? Also there should be a connector back there check all the pins in that, see if any are loose. I have heard on rare occasion that people have issues with that plug.
 
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Old 03-07-2011, 11:49 AM
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I will check it those out tonight and let you know what I find out.
 
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Old 03-07-2011, 11:49 AM
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Where are the connectors located exactly?
 
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Old 03-08-2011, 04:11 AM
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should be along the drivers side wiring harness in the trunk a grey one if memory serves, also check where the tail light wiring behind the tail lights, see if by chance the wiring grommet got pushed out and the wires are rubbing there.
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 07:01 AM
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well after looking around I found a broken wire which goes to my side marker light for my blinker. Im thinking that this is the problem.
 
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:32 AM
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yeah that is a good place to start for sure. just make sure you repair it right, either solder and shrink tube it or crimp and shrink tube to seal the wire up to prevent corrosion.
 


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