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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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97 liscense plate light help

97 4 door short bed..license plates lights (both) dont work..im thinking it's mroe thatn just bulbs because both are inoperative. i'm checking bulbs to make sure right now because they are badly corroded. was wondering if anybdies got a wiring diagram or ne suggestions?


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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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checked terminals on truck....both were fluctuating but abou 9 volts....maybe bulbs are cause?
 
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I am sure you have corrosion back there somewhere. The wires are easy to follow back into the harness. I have in the past re-wired and hooked back into where the trailer lights go for simplicity sake. You should have a solid 12v + at the lights.

Any parts store will carry a complete replacement for those lights if needed.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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checked out voltage adn it was around 9...changed sockets...all ok now
 
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excellent
 
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