Lights not working

1996 FORD ESCORT
200,000 MILES
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All front lights and indicators are working but the back lights, brake lights and the number plate lights don’t work. The hazards are working. I have checked the fuses and they are okay.
May 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with the grounds for these circuits. Check Ground # 404 and # 405. They are located in the left and right corners of the trunk. Make sure that each ground is corrosion free, clean, tight, and making good metal to metal contact. I have included the Exterior Lighting Wiring Diagram for your vehicle in the diagrams down below for reference. Please check out these grounds and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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May 14, 2019 at 4:15 AM
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