A ground wire is normal.
A short in the tail light circuit. Brake and turn are on another circuit. Dash light power is fed from the tail light fuse to the dimmer switch and on to the dash lights. Look for a short in the tail light wiring circuit. Also check the license plate light for a short as it is on the tail light circuit also. Had a car with blown fuse, traced the circuit for tail lights and found nothing. Jumped the fuse and burned out the wiring to the tail lights. Come to find out, the short was in the license plate light. Also a bad headlight switch can cause this. Both tail light circuit and headlight circuit go through the switch. Contacts for the tail lights may be bad (defective switch common).
The license plate light circuit is protected with the tail light circuit fuse.
If the brake lights on a 1988 Jeep Comanche are functioning while the tail lights and dash lights are not, it could indicate a problem with the tail light circuit or the associated fuses. A blown fuse specifically for the tail lights or a bad ground connection could prevent them from lighting up, while the brake light circuit remains operational. Additionally, the issue may stem from a faulty switch or wiring in the tail light assembly. Checking the fuses, grounds, and connections would be a good first step in troubleshooting the problem.
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There is an over-current condition in the tail light circuit. It could be a short to ground or a bad bulb.
The ground for the brake lamp. When the tail lights are off, the tail light circuit can act as a ground for the brake light. When the tail lights are on, it can't.
1. A fuse blown in the tail light circuit. 2.A fused bulb. 3.fault in the ignition/tail light switch.
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A tail light that goes out when the brakes are applied could be caused by a few issues. One common reason is a short circuit in the wiring, where the brake light circuit interferes with the tail light circuit. Another possibility is a faulty brake light switch, which could create an improper electrical connection. Additionally, a bad ground connection or a burnt-out bulb could also lead to this problem.
The rear tail light assembly had problems with the sockets and circuit board. My guess is you will need to replace the socket and circuit board assembly for the passenger side rear tail light.
Fuses blow because of a over-current (short circuit) or over-heat condition. Look for a short circuit in the tail light circuit. It is also possible that the terminals at the fuse block are corroded, causing heat, which might be causing the blowing out, but highest probability is a short circuit.
To replace the tail light circuit board on a 1989 Volvo 740 GL sedan, start by removing the tail light assembly by unscrewing the bolts securing it to the body. Once removed, disconnect the electrical connector and carefully take out the old circuit board. Install the new circuit board by aligning it with the assembly, reconnecting the electrical connector, and then reattach the tail light assembly to the vehicle. Finally, test the lights to ensure proper functionality before securing everything back in place.