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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Tail light problems
When my lights are on the don't work like there's no juice to them and when my lights are off the work perfectly turn signals and all I'm confused
 
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sounds like a bad ground or poor connection .
 
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Thanks I'll have to try looking it has a set of simi tail lights on it now till I get a bed for it don't no if they may be different to hook up
 
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I wouldn't think they'd be any different to hook up than a standard tail light. But I agree...sounds like a grounding issue.
 
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Square bolt on truck lights ? Be sure they are grounded properly to a clean frame ground . Check the factory wiring main plug at the rear of the truck also . Good luck !
 
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Thanks a lot guys I will defiantly do that
 
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