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duffman1278 · 03-07-2009, 11:41 PM

Well my kouki tail lights where working properly before with no issues. Then one day one of the inner lights went out on the RH side. So I bought new bulbs and for some reason the the 2 inner(closet to reverse lights) circles don't light up with the lights on or when I brake.

I checked the fuses and their fine, not blown.

Checked the FSM and it says that those bulbs should have a Green/Yellow wire going to them so I checked for voltage and I'm not getting any on those.

Checked for continuity and they're all connected.

Why would it just suddenly not work anymore?

I'm not too good with electrical so I figured I'd ask. Searched but didn't find much help.

Matej · 03-08-2009, 12:11 AM

Sorry about not being of any use, I just wanted to remark on the irony of your avatar.

Hope you get help, good luck!

g6civcx · 03-08-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman1278

I'm not too good with electrical

Start over. Too many issues to diagnose at the same time.

Pull out the FSM and check all the wires. Then look for shorts and shoddy connections.

Come back after you've learned how basic electrical wiring works.

cotbu · 03-08-2009, 01:23 PM

Does the 3rd brake light work? I'd probably try to rule out the tail light connections first then move toward the front. Do the 4ways, blinkers and all work? It's got to be a simple solution...

All in all best advice is right here:

Quote:

Start over. Too many issues to diagnose at the same time.

Pull out the FSM and check all the wires. Then look for shorts and shoddy connections.

Come back after you've learned how basic electrical wiring works.

airhead · 03-08-2009, 01:41 PM

check your wires for the 3rd brake light and the rear defroster
its located on the hatch when you open it
take a look at it make sure all the wires are not chewd up or anything

i had this problem my wires where gettin chewd up from everytime i will open and close the hatch just wired them back up and the tail lights worked

03-07-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 37 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Kouki Tail Light issue with inner circle lights Well my kouki tail lights where working properly before with no issues. Then one day one of the inner lights went out on the RH side. So I bought new bulbs and for some reason the the 2 inner(closet to reverse lights) circles don't light up with the lights on or when I brake. I checked the fuses and their fine, not blown. Checked the FSM and it says that those bulbs should have a Green/Yellow wire going to them so I checked for voltage and I'm not getting any on those. Checked for continuity and they're all connected. Why would it just suddenly not work anymore? I'm not too good with electrical so I figured I'd ask. Searched but didn't find much help. __________________

03-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
airhead Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IE/OC Posts: 1,885 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	check your wires for the 3rd brake light and the rear defroster its located on the hatch when you open it take a look at it make sure all the wires are not chewd up or anything i had this problem my wires where gettin chewd up from everytime i will open and close the hatch just wired them back up and the tail lights worked __________________

03-08-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Sorry about not being of any use, I just wanted to remark on the irony of your avatar. Hope you get help, good luck!