Right rear taillight not working

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
106,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ELIZABETH BYRD
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Drivers side is good. Have replaced all 3 bulbs, anything 'light' fuses... Inside under dash and motor side, found 2 wiring harnesses, and still nothing. Didn't think it'd be the brake light switch or the multi function switch due to drivers side working normally. Even pulled apart the steering column and played with the wires to the hazard switch. No loosie goosies. Now at my end... Help would be much appreciated. And thanks in advance.

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Dec 3, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There are a couple splices in the ground. If nothing on that light is working, check that first.

See pic 1. I circled the things that need checked. What I would do is check the black wire that connects the grounds for continuity. You will need a multi meter to check. Or check to see if there is power to the orange/light blue wires when the lights are on.

Here are a few links that you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
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