tail lights not working

1984 NISSAN 300ZX
13,200 MILES
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MADMIKE421
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i just bought 1984 300zx turbo. the brake and reverse lights are not working. so i did some research and found out that im missing tail stop lamp sensor its white. what i need to know is there two or one ? or is there something else. the break light switch is fine so r the fuses. any help would be great.


thanks, mike
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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start with testing for power at the sockets and work your way back.

check power with a test light at brake light switch and back up lioght switch

check all fuses with a test light for power

Roy
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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MADMIKE421
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yes there is power. but will the tail lights work without that sensor? not sure if i need 2 or one this is what it looks like
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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were they working before??? did this just happen????

Roy
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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MADMIKE421
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they were working then it got towed to a junk yard cuzz the old owner got a flat tire and was going to just give it to the junk yard cuzz he was or is a lazy person who don't care about anything. so i got the title from him and went and picked the car up from the junk yard and he started pulling stuff out near the rear break lights. i know im missing the sensor but i don't know if i need two or one there is two wires now hanging near the break lights that have a 6 prong plug that i don't know what they go too im thinking they plug into those sensors that im missing...... thank you very much for helping me
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:59 PM