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Anon
2012-Feb-2 10:21 pm
[Help] 1992 Oldsmobile 88 RoyaleAbout a month ago the tail lights and instrument lights stop working in my car. I replaced the alternator, fuses, bulbs and switch and this still has not fixed the problem. Any Ideas? |
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JuggernautIrreverent or irrelevant? Premium Member join:2006-09-05 Kelowna, BC |
I would start looking for failed in-line fuses, or cooked relays. |
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18172841 (banned) join:2001-10-06 Lagrangeville, NY |
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Take it to a shop if you replaced the alt for tail lights going out. |
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psafux Premium Member join:2005-11-10 |
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did they both stop working at the exact same time? You will be looking for something in common between them if so.
Wiring schematics will prove to be worth their weight in gold if you are not familiar with the wiring and it hasn't been modified.
I too am curious why you replaced the alternator for this issue? That'd be like replacing the brake lines for a belt squeal. |
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said by 18172841:Take it to a shop if you replaced the alt for tail lights going out. +1 or maybe more.... Wow. |
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nonymous (banned) join:2003-09-08 Glendale, AZ |
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2012-Feb-3 1:08 pm
said by mattmag:said by 18172841:Take it to a shop if you replaced the alt for tail lights going out. +1 or maybe more.... Wow. I am also hoping there is more to the story than alternator for tail lights. Hoping forgot to say alternator failed and tail lights are also out. |
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sailor Premium Member join:2003-10-21 Long Island |
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In doing a search it appears some, but not all, traced it to a bad or shorted out rear license plate bulb/socket/fuse. Not specific to your vehicle though. |
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fixrmanFrom a broken heart to a hole in the sky Premium Member join:2003-02-10 Hatboro, PA |
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If memory serves correctly, this fault may be caused by a malfunctioning turn signal switch. An excellent idea though is a proper diagnosis unless the shotgun/money approach is preferred. |
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MooJohn join:2005-12-18 Milledgeville, GA |
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The tail lights and instrument panel share the same fuse and relay in almost every car from that era.
This is something you fix by testing the components involved (switch, relay, fuse) rather than replacing anything. |
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