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Brake Lights Dont Work ???

Old 06-06-2006, 11:37 PM
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Hey guys major issue with my tails, my brake lights dont work all my bulbs are fine and replaced , the fuse keeps on blowing every time i replace it once i press the brake the fuse blows and also my horn doesnt work due to the fuse ..any ideas what my problem could be ?:cry: i have noo idea what the problem is
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Old 06-06-2006, 11:42 PM
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Check in behind your radio(deck) because there are some sharp metal braces in there that sometimes wires rub against and short out - thats the fuse they usually short. I had it happen to my integra.
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:13 AM
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when you replace your bulbs make sure you don't pinch a wire. thats is you took out your tails
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Old 06-07-2006, 06:41 AM
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Had the exact same problem. Physically unhook the horn from behind the bumper and see if the fuse still blows. The horn probably has rusted out connectors. I went to the reckers and bought a used horn and cleaned up all the connectors and the problem went away but check it by unhooking the horn first.
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Old 06-07-2006, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM_gsR
when you replace your bulbs make sure you don't pinch a wire. thats is you took out your tails


to elaborate on what he said, did you replace your taillights? if so you may have pinched one of the wires causing the short. Use a multimeter to check your connections. Use the Helms manual in the premiere section for the wiring schematics


Originally Posted by JEFFOS69
Check in behind your radio(deck) because there are some sharp metal braces in there that sometimes wires rub against and short out - thats the fuse they usually short. I had it happen to my integra.
+1 both my pioneer and sony deck shorted because the extension of the aftermarket harnesses would get cut open.

Make sure to trace your steps (note which wires you have checked and not checked) or the electronic gremlins will win. :*****:

Invest in a multimeter, so you don't spend $20 in replacement fuses. Been there, done that.
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Old 06-07-2006, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SMOOTHE
Had the exact same problem. Physically unhook the horn from behind the bumper and see if the fuse still blows. The horn probably has rusted out connectors. I went to the reckers and bought a used horn and cleaned up all the connectors and the problem went away but check it by unhooking the horn first.

i had that happen
it gets cunfused with the brake light becouse it shares the same circit
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Old 06-07-2006, 08:43 AM
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I have an extra set of taillight harnesses if you want it. It's been spliced together, not by me, but you're welcome to have it. I can bring it to tonight's meet but I won't be there until later - around 9-9:30.
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Thank you guys i ll check it today, i dont think its the tail light harness
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Originally Posted by engsr
I have an extra set of taillight harnesses if you want it. It's been spliced together, not by me, but you're welcome to have it. I can bring it to tonight's meet but I won't be there until later - around 9-9:30.
I have a set too. 98-01 all reds commerce whoring FTW :laugh1:
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Originally Posted by JEFFOS69
Check in behind your radio(deck) because there are some sharp metal braces in there that sometimes wires rub against and short out - thats the fuse they usually short. I had it happen to my integra.
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Old 06-07-2006, 07:05 PM
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hmm i have a sony deck too its crappy deck urgh hate em
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Old 06-07-2006, 10:43 PM
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Thanks Guys ...it Was The Wiring Harness One Of The Wires Was Bare Problem Fixed ..appreciate The Help
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