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Carterrr4 · 10-22-2015, 10:32 PM

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum as I just bought my S13 on OCT 20th, not to sure where to post this but here's my problem; My brake lights do not work whatsoever, when I checked the fuse it was blown and when I replaced it with a new one it instantly blew, hadn't touch the brakes at all. I read a few people blew there fuses as they applied pressure to the brakes, this was not the case. I understand its a short or bad ground somewhere along the cable but I'm not sure where as I am very new to this vehicle. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

kruked · 10-23-2015, 09:16 PM

Start at the tail light(s) and check the connectors, then the wiring.

What chassis do you have?

Carterrr4 · 10-24-2015, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kruked

Start at the tail light(s) and check the connectors, then the wiring.

What chassis do you have?

Its a 91 S13 SE. I have full interior so I'm hesitant on doing anything until i can sort of locate the problem as i would have to remove portions of it from what ive read so far

kruked · 10-24-2015, 08:09 AM

Here's an easy one then. Disconnect both tail lights at their housings. Pop in a new fuse. If nothing blows reconnect either side one at a time and see what happens.

zombiewolf513 · 10-24-2015, 09:55 AM

You have a short. Do like kruked said then examine the wiring from the troubled light forward until you find the broken, touching, or weak wires. Had this happen in my hatch 3rd light recently

10-22-2015, 10:32 PM	#1
Carterrr4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CT Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brake lights blow fuses Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum as I just bought my S13 on OCT 20th, not to sure where to post this but here's my problem; My brake lights do not work whatsoever, when I checked the fuse it was blown and when I replaced it with a new one it instantly blew, hadn't touch the brakes at all. I read a few people blew there fuses as they applied pressure to the brakes, this was not the case. I understand its a short or bad ground somewhere along the cable but I'm not sure where as I am very new to this vehicle. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

10-23-2015, 09:16 PM	#2
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Start at the tail light(s) and check the connectors, then the wiring. What chassis do you have? __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple

10-24-2015, 08:09 AM	#4
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	Here's an easy one then. Disconnect both tail lights at their housings. Pop in a new fuse. If nothing blows reconnect either side one at a time and see what happens. __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple

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10-24-2015, 09:55 AM	#5
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 33 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You have a short. Do like kruked said then examine the wiring from the troubled light forward until you find the broken, touching, or weak wires. Had this happen in my hatch 3rd light recently