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Old 02-25-2009, 08:09 PM
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got pulled over tonight and police said my running lights are not on but brake lights work. Thoughts? Headlights work but that is it.
Old 02-25-2009, 08:17 PM
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change the bulbs?
Old 02-25-2009, 08:21 PM
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everyone of them?? seems kinda odd that all of them r out. I just installed a new headunit. Is there a wire that i did not hook up?
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check your fuses/relays....

i dont think the headunit has anything to do with it....i might be wrong since i never took one out of a Z.

sorry im not much of a help here...
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were is the fuse box located for those lights
Old 02-26-2009, 08:21 AM
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Could be the fuses, since you're headlights have thier own fuse. pm me ur email and I'll shoot you a pic of where the fuse box is
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you can also download a factory service manual online.....its free!
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all the fuses e good. If i did not hook up the illumination wire in the back of my new headunit will that make a difference
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just took make it clear i am talking about my rear lights not daytime running lights. When i turn the headlights to the middle setting nothing happens and then i turn it all the way and the headlights come on. the hazards work and turnsignals but not the night running lights.
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thanks for everyones help. found the 10 amp tail light fuse under the hood that was out
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glad you found the problem.
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Hey guys.. im havimg similar issue with my Z... i checked all the fuses... they r fine... but when i take off the batt connection and put it back on it starts to work for some time. Any ideas?
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Unhappy Break Lights work but tail lights don't work..

Ok so I had these headlights on my car. They were Autozensation Halogen jdm projector headlights. They have LED lights that would turn on with my tail lights (I'm guessing its called running lights) but recently they haven't been turning on. So I checked my front lights and one the wires was rubbing against my tire and rip the cables open that connect to the LED Lights. I'm guessing they open wires touch and maybe shorted a fuse or something which is why both front and rear LED Lights are not working. But I check all the fuses and I'm not finding one thats blown. I'm really hoping the rear lights didn't burn out because of what happened (I don't know if that's possible let me know if it is or not) but yeah I can't seem to find the issue.
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