gremlins in my wiring

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hablah
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Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:25 pm
Car: datsun 720 dualcab ute x2

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hello i just bought a datsun 720 dual cab ute and for some reason i cant get my taillights to work as the set up if for a single stop tail globe i have replaced this and i get brake lights as long as my head lights are not on if i turn them on i dont get brake lights or tail light can someone help me find this gremlin


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breadbox
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Car: 89 Nissan 240SX
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84 720 4x4KC
Location: Va Bch

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It might actually be the wiper stalk itself. Or something grounding out from miswiring.

Tpanda
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Car: 1982 Datsun 720
2001 Nissan Altima
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breadbox wrote:It might actually be the wiper stalk itself. Or something grounding out from miswiring.

^^^^this. The Headlights turn on the and the brake lights turn off sounds like a faulty switch to me.

Checking grounds are always first and foremost, free always beats throwing parts at something.

hablah
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Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:25 pm
Car: datsun 720 dualcab ute x2

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ok ty i will have a look and let u kno how i go


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