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si taillight problem

Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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i just installed my new si tiallights but theres a problem. When i put on the brake at any time, even if the engine is off, the turn signals light up along with the brake lights, also if i put on the brakes with a turn signal on, the turn signal works until the brake is pressed and then both turnsignals light up but dont blink while the brake is applied, as soon as i let off the brake then the turnsignals goes back to blinkingnormally

wtf
 
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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The turn signals and brake lights should be on separate circuits.

The turn signals are controlled by the fuse 15 circuit, whereas the brake lights are controlled by the fuse 42 circuit. You have somehow mistakenly interconnected these two circuits.
 
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Sounds like faulty grounding. The circuits become interconnected thru a ground wire that is not grounded. Check that the outer shells of all the bulbs are wired to a good ground.
 
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