Driver rear running light not working

Tiny
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  • 2004 DODGE DURANGO
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
Every single one of my lights work except my driver's side rear running light, I put in a new connector panel on back thinking it may be the socket but no, I don’t know if it could be a fuse because everything, but one works, all new bulbs except the tiny little one. I didn’t see any problems with wires, there were trailer lights hooked up, but they were disconnected and just tied to the vehicle. I’m lost, I don’t know what it could be.
Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 AT 10:40 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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There is a fuse #8 in the power distribution module that needs to be checked for power. To see if the fuse is good this guide will help you test the fuse and for power as well. Also included the fuse location in the diagrams below, plus I have included the wiring diagrams for the system so you can see how it works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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I’m home in roughly two hours and will have an explanation. Thank you for pointing that out. I also went to use my multimeter at work today and it went down so I will not be able to do anything but pull and temp a proper fuse to get an answer.
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 AT 5:18 PM
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Sounds good, let me know.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 AT 9:17 AM
Tiny
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The diagram doesn’t match.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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The left box has a 10a fuse far right that has no continuity.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 AT 12:10 PM
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Did you replace the fuse? What happened?
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Friday, June 3rd, 2022 AT 6:37 PM
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The absolute unexpected, I had finished up changing plugs, coils, injectors, broken connections, new idle air sensor and new throttle sensor, started her up, sounded great, loud clink in the engine and now have a rattle. Checked my dipstick, bone dry. Have had no signs of a leak, there was a small trans leak but that was fixed. I did an oil change a week ago, filter and plug were good. Area around my plug was saturated but not dripping, filled with oil and put boards under, still no drip, but it was empty, so now my taillight does not matter as my engine is no good, it runs but it should not be run.
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Friday, June 3rd, 2022 AT 7:15 PM
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KEN L
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I am sorry to hear that, let me know if you need help fixing the engine (start a new question) or when you need any further help with the light operation. We are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Saturday, June 4th, 2022 AT 10:56 AM

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