My tail lights went out on my accord?

1992 HONDA ACCORD
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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HONDATA77
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my taillights went out on my accord. when i turn on my headlights im completely dark in the back until i press the brake pedal. how do i fix this problem fast and cheap?
Dec 16, 2007 at 5:11 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Start with checking fuses. The check the bulbs. Even though the brake lights work they do not use the same element in the bulb. Next, check the grounding of the light. Given the age of the vehicle, a good ground is a common problem.
Dec 27, 2007 at 2:19 AM
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STRAILER
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Check fuse #23 in the under hood fuse panel this guide can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and please go over this guide as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/no-tail-lights-exterior-running-lights-tail-lights-out

Here is the tail light wiring daigrams so you can see how the system works and I have included the fuse location as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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