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Running Tail lights not working

Old Jan 21, 2022 | 07:41 PM
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Having issues with my running tail lights not working. The brake light and reverse lights work.

edit: turn signals also work

checked fuses and relays and they are good

Truck slide off road on ice patch and there were 2 relays found on the ground when it happened and I haven’t pin pointed where they go to. I’m wondering if it goes to the tail lights or the trailer lights..

Any suggestions on where to start or where to look?
 

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Truck is a 1998 Laramie slt 5.9 automatic
 
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Anyone have the wiring diagram for the tail lights?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2022 | 08:50 PM
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You can download and find them in the service manual here - https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html
 
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Default Tail light ground wire

Still scratching my head trying to figure out why the running tail lights aren’t working., where is the ground strap for the tail lights located?
 
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Thinking out loud.. since I’m not seeing any power at the socket maybe it’s a power/hot wire issue instead of ground wire issue?
 
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Originally Posted by Sinexay
Thinking out loud.. since I’m not seeing any power at the socket maybe it’s a power/hot wire issue instead of ground wire issue?
So neither tail lights work and you aren't getting power to them?
 
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
So neither tail lights work and you aren't getting power to them?

Thats correct. Neither of The running tail lights work, not getting power to them. although the reverse and brake lights work.
 
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What about turn signals? (I think they use the same bulb/filament as the brake lights....)

Have a trailer harness on your truck? Have a look at where the trailer harness hits the rear harness.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
What about turn signals? (I think they use the same bulb/filament as the brake lights....)

Have a trailer harness on your truck? Have a look at where the trailer harness hits the rear harness.
the turn signals work.
 
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