Help: tailights and license plate lights are out

mustangtx63 · 09-21-2010, 09:05 PM

A few days ago I noticed one of my license plate lights was slightly flickering so today I removed the led bulb and reinserted it to see if this would fix the problem. However, now both of my license plate lights and my taillights no longer function when I have my lights on. Everything else still works ok, my blinkers, brake lights, and headlights are all still fine. I'm guessing there must be a blown fuse somewhere? Can somebody help me with this?

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Han445 · 09-21-2010, 09:41 PM

Ya I would suggest looking at all the fuses first

mustangtx63 · 09-21-2010, 09:49 PM

I plan on checking my fuses tomorrow in the am. I do not have my manual with me though, does anyone know which fuse and where it is located?

Cougar4 · 09-22-2010, 12:57 AM

Fuse 16 in the dash panel is one of the fuses. The tail light illumination relay is in that panel also. Check to see if the rear lights will work with the switch on top of the steering column.

mustangtx63 · 09-22-2010, 10:49 AM

Well I went out this morning to look at my fuse panel behind the ashtray and I found the problem. The fuse for the taillights/parking lights was out. Swapped it out for a new one and everything works perfect.

I'm hitting up autozone later today for some new license plate bulbs, screw the pos yourledshop.com lights.... Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!

Cougar4 · 09-22-2010, 03:33 PM

You're welcome for the help. Glad you solved the trouble.

09-21-2010, 09:05 PM	#1
mustangtx63 Scooby Newbie Member#: 78506 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: '04 WRX PSM	Help: tailights and license plate lights are out A few days ago I noticed one of my license plate lights was slightly flickering so today I removed the led bulb and reinserted it to see if this would fix the problem. However, now both of my license plate lights and my taillights no longer function when I have my lights on. Everything else still works ok, my blinkers, brake lights, and headlights are all still fine. I'm guessing there must be a blown fuse somewhere? Can somebody help me with this? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-21-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Han445 Scooby Newbie Member#: 226005 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montreal & Toronto Vehicle: 2006 WRX WHITE	Ya I would suggest looking at all the fuses first

09-21-2010, 09:49 PM	#3
mustangtx63 Scooby Newbie Member#: 78506 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: '04 WRX PSM	I plan on checking my fuses tomorrow in the am. I do not have my manual with me though, does anyone know which fuse and where it is located?

09-22-2010, 12:57 AM	#4
Cougar4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 53443 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2001 LL Bean Outback Winestone	Fuse 16 in the dash panel is one of the fuses. The tail light illumination relay is in that panel also. Check to see if the rear lights will work with the switch on top of the steering column.

09-22-2010, 10:49 AM	#5
mustangtx63 Scooby Newbie Member#: 78506 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: '04 WRX PSM	Well I went out this morning to look at my fuse panel behind the ashtray and I found the problem. The fuse for the taillights/parking lights was out. Swapped it out for a new one and everything works perfect. I'm hitting up autozone later today for some new license plate bulbs, screw the pos yourledshop.com lights.... Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!

09-22-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
Cougar4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 53443 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2001 LL Bean Outback Winestone	You're welcome for the help. Glad you solved the trouble.