Taillight problem

KGILLIAM89

MEMBER
2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
AUTOMATIC
198,000 MILES

I backed into a tree a few years back and broke the passenger taillight. All lights still worked fine so I taped it up good with all the red and clear tape necessary to avoid a ticket. Finally, a few years of driving tapped up my brother bought a new taillight for my car so he could use it to take his driving test. It was super easy to install but now only the reverse light comes on.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,772 POSTS

Hi,

If nothing on the right rear is working, it is likely a ground issue. The same fuse powers the left and right sides.

What I need you to do is check to see if there is continuity to ground at the white wire with a black tracer. That wire runs to the opposite side of the vehicle to a junction. I have a feeling that has failed.

I attached the wiring schematic for the exterior lighting for a non-hybrid vehicle. If that is incorrect, let me know.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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Taillight problem

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