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Old 08-01-2012, 11:48 PM
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Default Rear taillight keeps going out? All other lights still good.

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Well I have already been through 3 light bulbs in my 1996 Honda Accord. I was just wondering what could cause this? All the other lights work. When I turn on my lights at night time, there are a total of 4 red lights that should turn on (With no application of the brakes), but only 3 do turn on, and since it was night again when it blew I couldn't tell if it was due to a burnt bulb. Where is the ground wire located for the bulbs? Is there also a replacement socket for it that I can buy and put in myself? And lastly what is the OEM part number for the bulb itself, or just its rating? Thanks!
 
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Old 08-02-2012, 12:06 AM
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well partner sounds like you have a short in the wiring for that lite?
You need to find the short?its probably a loose connection some where in that wire harness or grounding out?meaning two open circuits are touching?
do some research on the forum and it will show you the procedure on how to locate a short
 
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Old 08-02-2012, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by my1st.honda93
well partner sounds like you have a short in the wiring for that lite?
You need to find the short?its probably a loose connection some where in that wire harness or grounding out?meaning two open circuits are touching?
do some research on the forum and it will show you the procedure on how to locate a short
Hmm Alright..Is there a witing diagram on here? And I just bought the car 2 days ago too
 
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Old 08-02-2012, 12:08 AM
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Read Sticky on the Common DIY threads.
 
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Old 08-02-2012, 12:08 AM
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I was also thinking it could be a bad or cheap bulb. Which is why Im trying to find the OEM one.
 
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Old 08-02-2012, 12:10 AM
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after you locate the problem and fix it take the bulb to any auto parts and they will match it for you
 
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