Tail light not working properly

1996 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY

200,000 MILES

JDKUNERT96

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1 POST

My four tail light bulbs are all supposed to be on when I turn the headlamps on right. well, the top driver side light bulb is the only one that doesn't turn on until I hit the brakes. I checked all the fuses and they are all fine the bulb is fine but for some reason I can't figure if it's just a simple fix or if it's going to require a brand new connection wire link to that light. if someone can help me out that would be very well appreciated.

May 24, 2021 at 2:48 PM

DANNY L

✓Experienced Mechanic
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might have an open wire in that circuit considering you say the bulbs and fuses are good. Here is a tutorial showing how to test wiring circuits:

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

I've attached the wiring diagram below for the rear tail-brake light circuit on your van. I've cut the picture into 3 pieces so you can view larger and circled the circuit in red which you should check. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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May 25, 2021 at 10:05 PM

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