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Dunsparth · 09-03-2017, 04:48 PM

Hey everyone somethings up with my driver side tail light in my s14.
i thought the tail was out so i replaced the bulb and it still didn't fix itself so i wiggled the connector to the tail light and than the running light turned on.
So i thought i had fixed it but its just the running light the brake light isnt working.
Does anyone know of a fix?

S-Nation S13 · 09-03-2017, 05:06 PM

wiggling the connector would lead my to believe you harness is at fault. you have a break somewhere.

Dunsparth · 09-03-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

wiggling the connector would lead my to believe you harness is at fault. you have a break somewhere.

Can i buy a new harness for just the tail lights?

S-Nation S13 · 09-03-2017, 05:28 PM

You can get a used one but if the break isn't at the bulb harness then you didn't fix the issue

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Dunsparth · 09-03-2017, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

You can get a used one but if the break isn't at the bulb harness then you didn't fix the issue

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well its only the one side and if i jiggle the wire like i said it starts working..
i have no idea where to ever start with tracing the issue electrical especially wiring harness on vehicles is not my forte..
could it be a loose ground? should i get a volt meter and start testing the wires? replace fuses idk.

S-Nation S13 · 09-03-2017, 10:06 PM

Replacing fuses wouldn't help . A fuse is either blown or not. Multi meter is going to be your best friend. Tracing wires isn't hard since they are color coded just time consuming.

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95_S14 · 09-03-2017, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

Replacing fuses wouldn't help . A fuse is either blown or not. Multi meter is going to be your best friend. Tracing wires isn't hard since they are color coded just time consuming.

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I'd eat a mile of shit to get to that asshole ^^^^^^^^^^^

S-Nation S13 · 09-03-2017, 11:26 PM

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I'd eat a mile of shit to get to that asshole ^^^^^^^^^^^

Lol , I've had my fair share of problems damn wiring gremlins, pretty much got fed up and learned how to trace wire with the aid of the FSM.

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Standard · 09-06-2017, 10:45 PM

Gotta be the bulb socket itself, the metal tabs at the bottom and the side get pushed down too far over time and don't contact the bulb properly. Take a small pick and gently pry those tabs up/out to try and regain proper contact with the bulb, also use a SMALL amount of dielectric grease to cover the base of the bulb, good luck

09-03-2017, 04:48 PM	#1
Dunsparth Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Age: 29 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	driver side tail light problem Hey everyone somethings up with my driver side tail light in my s14. i thought the tail was out so i replaced the bulb and it still didn't fix itself so i wiggled the connector to the tail light and than the running light turned on. So i thought i had fixed it but its just the running light the brake light isnt working. Does anyone know of a fix?

09-03-2017, 05:06 PM	#2
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	wiggling the connector would lead my to believe you harness is at fault. you have a break somewhere.

09-03-2017, 05:28 PM	#4
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	You can get a used one but if the break isn't at the bulb harness then you didn't fix the issue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-03-2017, 10:06 PM	#6
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,083 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	Replacing fuses wouldn't help . A fuse is either blown or not. Multi meter is going to be your best friend. Tracing wires isn't hard since they are color coded just time consuming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-06-2017, 10:45 PM	#9
Standard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Milwaukee Age: 34 Posts: 815 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Gotta be the bulb socket itself, the metal tabs at the bottom and the side get pushed down too far over time and don't contact the bulb properly. Take a small pick and gently pry those tabs up/out to try and regain proper contact with the bulb, also use a SMALL amount of dielectric grease to cover the base of the bulb, good luck