License plate and center stop lights not working

DANIEL MESSINA

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1999 BUICK LESABRE
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
110,222 MILES

Both my license plate and center stop lights are not working. I have not checked to see if the bulbs are burnt out yet, but I find it odd that they are out at the same time. I am wondering if it is a blown fuse?

Friday, August 4th, 2017 AT 7:59 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

There is a wiring harness that runs up one side of the trunk lid that sounds like it got damaged or cut. Can you locate the wiring where it leaves the body and goes up to the lid to check if you can see anything?

Please get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 10:59 AM

DANIEL MESSINA

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I know the harness you are talking about and I will check it and get back to you.

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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 11:11 AM

KEN L

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Okay, let us know.

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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 AT 1:09 PM

DANIEL MESSINA

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UPDATE 1; I took out the center stop mount light (easiest to get to) and checked it with an ohm meter. It was 'open'. So, I invested a whole $4 and change for a pair of 1156 bulbs. VOILA! It worked! Now, on to the plate lights.

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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 11:15 PM

KEN L