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Old 10-31-2010, 05:21 PM
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Hi everybody!

I'm new to the forum and well, Dodge. I just picked a 1988 Caravan/ Voyager with a 3.0 in it. Decent little van, needs some stuff here and there, but hey it was free.

My problem is: My parking/ tail lights dont work. Blinkers and brake lights work, however. I did have to replace the headlight switch, i replaced all the bulbs and cleaned the corrosion out of the sockets at the same time.

I have checked the fuses, even replaced them just to be sure. Still nothing. Any suggestions?

EDIT-- My high beam switch doesnt work either.
 

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Old 10-31-2010, 08:35 PM
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Have you checking the wires for the tail lights for power, with a 12 volt test lite? Also ck the grounds too.
 
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HI! thank you for the welcome.

No, I havent tried that. I had thought about it, but talked my self out of it since its all 4 corners. If it was a ground i would think the brake lights and turn signals wouldnt work either. Do you think it could be related to the HighBeam switch not working?

Ive been researching and seen alot of people with the same issue, but they dont have dash lights either, my dash lights work.
 
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fixed it. ther is a relay, im assuming fo rthe trailer lights. bypassed it and they work great now
 
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Good job!
 




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