License plate lights not working?

2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE
57,477 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JFULLHART
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For some reason both of my license plate lights are out. I have replaced both bulbs and checked all the fuses, but I still don't have any lights. Am I missing something?
Apr 24, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I attached the schematic below at the license plate lamps. This is very straightforward. What I need you to do is check for power.

There is a green wire with a violet tracer that provides power. There is a connection to the lamps and the wire color changes to green with a yellow tracer that goes to the lights.

With the lights on, see if there is power to that wire. If there is, then we need to check if the ground is present. You will need to check the black wire for continuity to ground.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below. Note: There are two examples of the wiring. in the picture. One is for a sedan, which is on the left and the other is for the hatchback, on right.
Apr 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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