1989 Jeep Wrangler Tail Lights

Tiny
CRARYJ
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  • 1989 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 250,000 MILES
My tail lights work when I step on the break or apply the emergency flashers, but will not come on with the headlight switch. Any thoughts?

I think the problem might be with the turn signal switch on the steering column. I have checked the headlight swithc and it seems to work okay.

thanks for any advice you can offer!
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 AT 4:07 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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Welcome, double filament bulb, your turn and stop uses the same bulb filament, just not at the same time. The taillamp circuit has a filament by itself. Blue wire is voltage for tail-lamps, brown wire is voltage for stop or turn. Also check ground circuit.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 AT 4:19 PM

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