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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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I was just wondering what fuse(s) are associated with the break and running lights... my tails will not light up for either break or running lights and all the bulbs were replaced... any suggestions?!? i have gotten 3 warning tickets in 3 days already!

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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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look in the fuse box, see if its burnt out. The car should have extra fuses on the lid. If you cant do it, go to a local store like pep boys, they'll help you out.
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Therer are actually 2 locations for fuses. One, as stated above. The other is near the steering wheel. Stick your head by the brake pedal and look up. On the right, you will see another set of fuses. This is where your tails are located. (Size 10 fuse is what you need.)

Did you switch the bulbs to LEDs? Sometimes the fuse will blow when you do the switch. And if you did install LEDs in your tails (replacing all existing bulbs), I hope you installed a resistor for the blinkers or you will have hyperblink like a mo' fo'. (Don't do the Honda look, please. )
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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You're an idiot to keep on driving like that for days without fixing the problem immediately. I just hope you don't have anyone or anything important in the back of your car when you get rearended. The brake lights are running lights are on separate fuses. The taillights are on the TAIL fuse and the stoplights are on the STOP fuse. Check your owner's manual for the exact fuse locations.
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Maybe not a idiot, but he's right, that's something that hsould have been fixed right away, after being pulled over 2 times for hte same problem im amazed they didnt impound the car are arrest you for not fixing it
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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I drive with my hazards on when i do have to drive... and all the tickets were 7 day warnings.....the reason they have not been fixed is because i work for 8 hours a day and still go to school full time... i dont have spare time to work on them when its light out and dont have a garage to do it in... i finally have a night off of school tonight so i will take a look at it... thanks for your help guys!
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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I work military and a 2nd job, wake up at 6am for work, get off at 230pm then i work 3pm to 8pm at my 2nd job. I also live in a apartement, no garge, if something needs to be done i grab the flash light and take care of the problem
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mschier
I drive with my hazards on when i do have to drive... and all the tickets were 7 day warnings.....the reason they have not been fixed is because i work for 8 hours a day and still go to school full time... i dont have spare time to work on them when its light out and dont have a garage to do it in... i finally have a night off of school tonight so i will take a look at it... thanks for your help guys!
I understand how busy we are, but this will take less than 5 mins to change the fuse. Do it now!! j/k :D
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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i will probably run out at lunch if i actually get one for once... thanks again guys
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Just to keep you guys updated and put an end to the thread... i went out at lunch and both fuses were blown... thanks for telling me about the second fuse box... thats why i was having problems... both are fixed now
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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That's good bro! Now nobody will slam into your **** because of no brake lights!
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