Tail Light won't work

Tiny
24JIMMIE
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  • 2002 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 113,000 MILES
Drivers side tail light will not work. I have changed 2 bulbs now thinking maybe I got a bad one, but the second one did not work either. I literally took each rear end light off, disconnected the lead wires to the lights and pull the harness out of the grommet. I tried the drivers side rear end light on the passenger and it worked, then took the passenger to the drivers and again, did not work. I know there's nothing wrong with the rear end lights both sides work, is there something else I'm missing here? I checked fuses, ok. Also strangely enough, the yellow running light on the "drivers" side, just offset of the headlight is not working either. I also replaced that bulb this time around and it also, did not work, with a brand new bulb. My drivers side night time tail light is out and my drivers side running light is out, neither work with a new bulb. HELP! Tickets suck
Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 7:06 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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Hello,

There are several fuse and a tail light relay that run the system you must be losing power somewhere here is guide to help you find it with the tail light wiring diagrams featured below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 2:49 AM
Tiny
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  • 6 CYL
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The dash lights, tail lights, heater and power steering don't work. Also the transmission doesn't shift as it should. All fluids are as they should be.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check fuses and relays first then scan for codes for transmission problem
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Also check coolant level as that is number 1 cause of no heat. Scanning by a pro is necessary on this as it may be the etacs module not allowing lights to work. It also needs scanning due ot eleictric power steering to see what is wrong with unit.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I'm not an expert or anything with cars, but recently my 99 Hyundai Elantras' Taillights stopped working, when I turn the switch to turn them on, all that comes on is the headlights
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I believe your tail light relay is out
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks it was the problem all working now.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 AT 12:55 PM (Merged)

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