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Old 04-26-11, 11:26 PM
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Default Taillight Issue after brake job

so i just did my bakes this last weekend. and it seems when i was bleeding the lines my TAILS went out. my brake lights seem to work fine its just the tail lights which i need so i dont get pulled over. i know that its something to do with my fuses cause ive blown about 5 since saturday. i need help asap before i make an expensive trip to a mechanic. yet again this might be my only option ://.. thanks for any help like to here any help right about now
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do you have LED tail lights or are the OEM?
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Bleeding brakes do not affect taillights. Must be coincidental. Which bulbs are out?
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The tails only brake lights work an so do my turn signals
Old 04-27-11, 09:23 PM
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Start small and check the bulbs first.
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Already checked is put a new fuse in and it will blow 5min later
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try using a 20A fuse instead of 10A. Again do you have aftermarket LEDs or OEM tails? i'm tryn to help you here buddy but you didnt even answer my first question..I've had the same problem with my LED tails, but now they're fixed.
Old 05-02-11, 11:13 AM
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Check the fluids and get a tune up lol
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going a bigger fuse might be bad. its blowing out for a reason. if u go a bigger fuse, u might start melting wires
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If you have LED tails, this thread makes sense.
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Originally Posted by Redline26
try using a 20A fuse instead of 10A.
WHAT? please stop giving advice if this is your advicce

Originally Posted by dejavu157
going a bigger fuse might be bad. its blowing out for a reason. if u go a bigger fuse, u might start melting wires
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