1972 4dr Maverick tail light problem

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  1. gilbert15us

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    I have a problem with my right hand side tail light turn signal, brake light,back up light. When i turn the headlights it turns on but the turn signal wont and the brake lights. Thanks for your help in advance.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Try changing the bulbs.
     
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    The lights work. just the brake and turn signal don't work. I know the bulbs are good because when i turn on the headlights at night the light is on.
     
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    the bulbs have 2 filaments 1 for tail lights and one for stop and turn. One can burn out and the other will still work.
     
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    Thanks for all your help got it working it was a bad ground.
     
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    All my years doing 6 volt, 12 volt and 24 volt systems - 9 out of 10 problems are a bad ground.

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