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Terrystraw1 · 11-09-2015, 02:38 PM

my s13's running taillights, brake lights, and rear signals went out but the fuses are all good and the dash lights are still good. need help finding the problem.

homeslicej2 · 11-11-2015, 03:59 AM

Check the switches behind the steering wheel. I had disconnected my hazard lights switch/button while chasing down an electrical problem at one point and noticed the same issue (in the driveway and not on the road thankfully). If the switch is bad, that could be your culprit.

Mocha · 11-14-2015, 10:50 AM

Try the infamous combination switch replacement, you can order one at auto zone or car quest.. Otherwise if you search there is a tutorial how to fix, but it didn't work for me I had to buy a new switch anyways. Check where your brake switch is and make sure there is a rubber stopper (you can find them at the dealership they are green about the size of a nickle and go on the front of the brake pedal assembly directly aligned to the center of the break switch button on the metal part you'll see 2 holes one is cruise control the other is your break switch. Hope that helps.

SidewaysS13ka · 12-17-2015, 12:13 AM

Check you tcu behind your driver side kick panel. It is a small white box. Check the little circuit board in there and if there is any burn traces, look for the thread on how to fix it with a jumper wire.

11-09-2015, 02:38 PM	#1
Terrystraw1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: orange county, ca Age: 28 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No taillights signals or brakes my s13's running taillights, brake lights, and rear signals went out but the fuses are all good and the dash lights are still good. need help finding the problem.

12-17-2015, 12:13 AM	#4
SidewaysS13ka Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northeastern,PA Age: 31 Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Check you tcu behind your driver side kick panel. It is a small white box. Check the little circuit board in there and if there is any burn traces, look for the thread on how to fix it with a jumper wire. __________________ Leaks,Creeks,Squeaks, and other random problems. Yup you own a 240.

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11-11-2015, 03:59 AM	#2
homeslicej2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Adairsville, GA Age: 37 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check the switches behind the steering wheel. I had disconnected my hazard lights switch/button while chasing down an electrical problem at one point and noticed the same issue (in the driveway and not on the road thankfully). If the switch is bad, that could be your culprit.

11-14-2015, 10:50 AM	#3
Mocha Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Latte Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try the infamous combination switch replacement, you can order one at auto zone or car quest.. Otherwise if you search there is a tutorial how to fix, but it didn't work for me I had to buy a new switch anyways. Check where your brake switch is and make sure there is a rubber stopper (you can find them at the dealership they are green about the size of a nickle and go on the front of the brake pedal assembly directly aligned to the center of the break switch button on the metal part you'll see 2 holes one is cruise control the other is your break switch. Hope that helps.