tag lights are not working I checked the fuses

1999 LEXUS ES 300
156,000 MILES • 0.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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WENDY MARSHALL BUCHWALD
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I replaced my tag lights and I replace my fuse I checked the sockets with a meter and they are not getting any electricity any suggestions other than splicing wires?
Sep 20, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached a diagram of the tag lights for you.

The tag lights are spliced into the side marker lights. If the side marker lights work, then you have a wiring issue with the tag lights. You will need to uncover the harness and inspect for the broken wires.

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

Roy
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