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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:00 am
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Default Why do my tail lights and dashboard lights only go on when I brake?
I have an Acura Integra and I recently replaced one of the burned out tail lights. Then all of a sudden the interior dashboard lights, lighting on my shifter and brake lights do not light up unless I brake. Explanations anyone?I want to assume I should check for loose wires in the back where I changed my tail light.
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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:04 am
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a wire has shorted out somewhere...
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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:08 am
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You either installed a wrong bulb or you put the bulb in backwards. Yes it possible to reverse the bulb.
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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:10 am
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you have a short in your tail light wires you need to find it to fix the problem
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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:18 am
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sounds like you got a short, have fun fixing that. take it to a mechanic.
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Old 25 Aug 2007, 06:28 am
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You need to trace your wiring you have a ground problem, this happens when a wire rubs against an object, look for a worn wire this could be in the tail light housing.
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