1987 Mazda RX-7 Side and Tail Lights Out

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GILMANJA
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when I turn my lights on ('87 rx-7) only the headlights come on, not the side lights or the back tail lights. Reverse lights and brake lights come on fine. I checked all of the fuses and everything seems to be running right. Any suggestions, ( besides riding at night with my hazards on, cause i'm already doing that!) would be greatly appreciated!- thanks-
Feb 16, 2006 at 1:24 AM
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COSMO
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Well are you sure that the fuse that says 'tail' or 'meter' are ok? Personally I would not get into to much detail on it. IF you don't know what your doing with wiring...you can cause alot more damage than good if your not careful. Get it to a shop that is educated with working on Rotary powered cars.


Cosmo...Mazda Tech
Feb 16, 2006 at 8:42 AM
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Suggested Repair

Recheck the tail and meter fuses. If they are good, avoid DIY wiring repairs and have a shop experienced with rotary-powered Mazdas inspect the lighting circuit.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1987 Mazda RX-7 says the headlights come on, but the side and tail lights do not. Reverse and brake lights work, and the fuses appear intact. Expert Cosmo advises confirming the tail or meter fuse, warns that inexperienced wiring work can cause more damage, and recommends a shop familiar with rotary cars.

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