Tail lights Not Working

VLADICORP

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2008 FORD TAURUS
AUTOMATIC

Hello, I have a problem with the Rear Lights of the car. The both rear lights just stop working when the lights are switched on. But the the brake lights are working. So my question is: Is the brake lights bulb is the same with the normal lights or it is different so I will get to know if I have to change the bulbs or it is a bigger problem.

Monday, June 22nd, 2015 AT 7:57 AM

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RACEFAN966

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Hello.

There is a tail light relay that needs to be checked here is a guide to help you with the tail light wiring diagrams so you can see how it works and relay location below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

They call the relay a "reversing lamp" relay. Here are the fuse panels.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.

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Monday, June 22nd, 2015 AT 8:37 AM

TWILS

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It was the relay cost me $23.00 :)

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Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 AT 6:11 PM

RICKY12342682

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2000 FORD TAURUS
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FWD
AUTOMATIC
187,000 MILES

I have a ford taurus 2000, I recently changed the break switch because my break light would not turn off, Now the issue that my tail lights are not working. Taurus does not have a fuze for the tail light I checked the bulb and looks fine. Turn signals and break lights turn on what should I do?

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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 AT 7:57 PM (Merged)

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