Rear driving lights not working, but brake lights, turn signals, tag light and headlights work.

REYEMMANUEL

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1989 HONDA CIVIC
200,000 MILES

I've checked the fuses and they are all OK. In the beginning, it was blowing the fuses for the interior lights and the back driving lights. Now the interior (panel) lights work, but the car doesn't have rear driving lights for night time driving. Brake lights work, turn signals work, tag light works and headlights work normal. Just the rear ones.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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In this case, it sounds like you have a short. Start in the rear of the vehicle and locate the power supply. Trace the wiring to the power supply. Between the supply and the lights there is most likely an open circuit. Not a fun job, but one that needs done. NOTE: I assume you have already checked the headlight switch.

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 4:23 PM

REYEMMANUEL

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I haven't gotten to that yet. But how do I make sure that the one it has is in working condition? I don't want to replace it if the one it has works. And thank you for your response!

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 4:36 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You can check continunity with a light bulb to see if it is good. Also, the bulb itself will most likely be discolored if bad or the element inside will be broken.

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 AT 4:54 PM