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Old 07-04-2009 | 09:19 AM
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so i have been having some trouble with my head/tail lights..... for some reason when i turn on the head lights the tail lights dont work....but when i turn on the running lights the tail lights are on...i was checking wires and i found that the main ground on the battery was very loose witch would let the car start at times..... swo i fixed that and the lights worked good for about 3 days and now they stopped again?? has anyone had this problem? what should i look for in fixing this???

headlights on- no tail lights

running lights on- tail lights on

turn signals-brake lights head lights-tails are all good just not working when supost to....
 
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Old 07-04-2009 | 09:56 AM
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Check the combination light switch (see below). By the way, Danomatic93 has posted a nice DIY for cleaning/repairing this switch.

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Old 07-04-2009 | 10:07 AM
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the switch is bad or wut??? need replaced or just cleaned?? how do i do that if its possible?
 
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Old 07-04-2009 | 10:10 AM
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Start by using your multimeter to do the continuity tests on the switch (see diagram).
 




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