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Old Jul 2, 2021 | 10:35 PM
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Default Problems with rear lights

Recently I had my rear break light mount powder coated. After the lights wiring harness was wired back up just like I removed them. Once I plugged them in none of them were working (front or rear)

so after some trouble shooting this is what I have noticed:

When I have one of the rear bulbs replaced the front and the one build is working correctly (brakes and running lights). Bulb can be on either side left or right.

when I plug in both bulbs it turns all the lights (front and rear) off.

I assume the circuit is not being completed but cannot figure out why.

any help would be appreciated. This is driving me nuts!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 06:50 AM
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Did you lose the ground when the powder coat was applied? (Powder coat to paint....?) Don't know if the unit is grounded metal to metal....
 
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