No brake lights, no reverse lights, fast left signal

need RX7 · 08-17-2011, 10:06 PM

^ It all started at once.

I haven't gotten a chance to do much investigating yet, but I did some thinking and came up with a lead I can track down. Somewhere along the line, someone installed an aftermarket trailer light hook up in the car for some reason. It involves much splicing in the wiring leading to the taillights. A couple weeks ago, I had to yank my spare tire out (it was stuck) and I think I may have knocked something loose in that rat's nest of wires.

I'll report back with results as soon as I get a chance to work on it.

need RX7 · 08-18-2011, 01:09 PM

I figured out the brake lights; fuse was blown

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Still don't have any reverse lights though, and the left signals still blink fast.

I checked out the trailer wiring, I don't think it's part of the problem.

08-17-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	^ It all started at once. I haven't gotten a chance to do much investigating yet, but I did some thinking and came up with a lead I can track down. Somewhere along the line, someone installed an aftermarket trailer light hook up in the car for some reason. It involves much splicing in the wiring leading to the taillights. A couple weeks ago, I had to yank my spare tire out (it was stuck) and I think I may have knocked something loose in that rat's nest of wires. I'll report back with results as soon as I get a chance to work on it. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

08-18-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	I figured out the brake lights; fuse was blown . Still don't have any reverse lights though, and the left signals still blink fast. I checked out the trailer wiring, I don't think it's part of the problem. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.