Dome override switch

2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAKODAYON
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Does anyone know what color the ground wire is on my Escalade? Everytime I turn it on my driver side taillight stops working. If anyone knows I would be grateful
Feb 2, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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its ' black and connects to right B pillar, one between front and rear doors. see pic. it's same ground for all dome lights.
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Feb 2, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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HMAC300
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also check ground on lh side of dash as that is where the headlight switch grounds. However if those are ok then have it scanned as it may be a body module problem. auto parts cannot scan for this.
Feb 2, 2016 at 9:41 AM
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