Front driver blinker and rear passenger blinker/brakes lights are not working

Tiny
MATTHEW HUNTER CANTERBERRY
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The front driver side blinker is not working. I replaced the bulb and still nothing. At the same time, the rear passenger side blinker/taillight also is not working. Replaced the bulb with it and nothing. Suggestions?
Thursday, August 6th, 2020 AT 8:25 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

When you turn either side on, what happens? Does one light flash fast? Do any of the signals work?

Let me know. I ask because they are powered via the body control module (BCM). If one is working, we need to check at the module to see if power is being sent. They use different grounds, so that isn't the issue.

Let me know.
Joe
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Thursday, August 6th, 2020 AT 11:26 PM
Tiny
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There is rapid blinking on the bulbs that do work, but nothing on the ones that are out.
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Friday, August 7th, 2020 AT 4:34 AM
Tiny
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Okay, then we have an open circuit. What I need you to do is start at the light socket. Check to see if there is power to the socket. I attached two pics below from the wiring schematics. The first is for the right rear. Check the blue wire with a violet tracer for power when the signal is on.

Pic 2 shows the front. Check the blue wire with a white tracer for power. You will need to have a test light to do this.

Let me know if you have questions and what is found.

Joe
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Friday, August 7th, 2020 AT 10:43 PM

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