2007 Nissan Sentra tail lights don't work

BABYGIRL1

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2007 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
23,000 MILES

I had a friend install a new CD player in my car and now I dont have any tail lights. All of the rest work IE brake & hazard lights & turn signals. What could be the problem and how do I fix it? Thank you.

Sunday, June 1st, 2008 AT 3:46 AM

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Your friend needs to recheck what they did. First thing to do is check the fuse. If good, then see where the wires were tied in when the unit was replaced and check for anything miswired or disconnected.

IF nothing obvious then need to start checking power and ground on that circuit. IF you need a diagram, I may be able to get you one.

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Sunday, June 1st, 2008 AT 6:51 AM

BABYGIRL1

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So we checked the fuses under the hood and it was blown so we put a new one in and it blew too, any suggestions?

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Sunday, June 1st, 2008 AT 12:31 PM

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Inspect and test the tail lamp relay could be shorting out and look for a short to ground on the red and blue wire this is the tail lamp circuit-

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Sunday, June 1st, 2008 AT 3:09 PM

KHLOW2008

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Hi babygirl1,

At the radio wire socket there is a wire for illuminating and most probably it is grounded due to improper insulation while installing the CD player.

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Monday, June 2nd, 2008 AT 12:07 PM