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5th Gen ('95-'99): both rear side cornering lights will not work

Old Apr 12, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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I pulled the rear cornering lights because they did not work (corroded). I had to rush somewhere so I pushed the exposed wires back in and put on cover. While driving I noticed the turn signals would not work anymore. I then pulled all four cornering lights and replace them all with new bulbs and sockets. I also pulled the fuse for the turn signal and replaced (it was blown - most likely shorted out from exposed wires). After I replaced the fuse all lights (break lights, hazards, reverse, turn signals) work except the two rear cornering lights. I noticed that all the wires go into a wiring harness or box on the left rear side behind the bumper. Is there a fuse in here that I also probably blew? Any help is appreciated.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Ok, I finally got the scan reduced enough to make it attach. I got the wiring diagram here for the rear area. Just a quick once over I didn't see additional fuses but I didn't look at it real close. Hope that helps. I have had similar problems and it could be a dirty socket. Sometimes the new bulbs are junk too. So you might want to try the auto-parts store for the bulb.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks. I appreciate that. I will try new bulbs to see what happens. Now that I look at those schematics I do not believe my license lamp works either. So it is basically those three that do not work.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Those rear marker lights are just marker lights. Only the front marker lights flash.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 05:40 PM
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If they are not supposed to blink when turn signal on should they blink when four way hazards are on. Or should they just he on when the headlights are on. Sorry for my ignorance. Thanks for replying.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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Alright. Solved the prob. I changed the fuse in the panel on the side of my interior dash but failed to look at the fuse under the hood by the wiper fluid. Once I replaced that one both rear side lights and my plate light come on. I blew both fuses. I am a rookie and it shows. Check all fuses first. Thanks for the help guys.
 
Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:46 PM
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Glad its fixed, and to answer. They dont flash at all, not with directionals, not with hazards, the rear ones are strictly marker lights that come on and off with the headlights.
 
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