Tail Lights Not Working But Brake Lights Are? How To Diagnose & Repair

Checking the headlights and tail lights regularly only takes a minute but makes a lot of difference when you’re on the road. If you notice that your tail lights aren’t working but brake lights are, there are a few reasons why it can happen and we'll go over that in this video.
We cover 6 different causes for this issue and their solutions.
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We cover the following questions and topics:
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no tail lights when headlights are on
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both tail lights not working
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[@artman2119]

Excellent, succinct and timely.

[@internationalspectrumcosme7142]

My 2011 Subara Outback problems are all happening simutaneously. The rear lights will not turn off when the car is off. All the instrument lights in the car are staying on along with the alarm system is sounding off when I open my car door but once I put my key in the ignition it stops. The battery was disconnect and reconnected thinking that it would reset the car but nol luck, the problem remains. I can get the rear lights to go off momentarily but after a few minutes everything resets and all the lights come back on with the exception of the head lights and the map & dome lights.

[@adamtrent1089]

2007 accord with aftermarket radio. Found orange and blue wire not connected to anything behind radio. Taped them off, replaced fuse and tail lights and license plate light now working without blowing fuse.

[@Biglos923]

Ok but what about the tail lights on the trunk? You changed the one tail light on the right side that’s on the car I have a vw Routan van and my tail light is out but only the one on the left side that sits on the trunk door…..is it only a fuse for that or can that be replaced as well

[@ismael3626]

Did you end up figuring out ? I have the same problem

[@Biglos923]

@@ismael3626 yea I had to take a few screws out to get the panel off on the trunk door it was only one bulb and easy to get out and easy to put in don’t know the size tho but if you have any more questions feel free to ask

[@HaidaWay]

My 05 le sabres missing all of its tail lights on the driver side. Blinker, brake, and regular light. Any idea what the issue could be? Possibly a fuse?

[@scottwall8419]

That does seem to be a fuse possibly. Check the owners manual and replace corresponding one

[@hard-to-handle]

Was it the fuse having same problem

[@YoureDoingItPeter]

Damn I hope it's a fuse. I had a cracked taillight and it flooded, had to poke a hole, now rear lights don't stay on but everything else works. I replaced the broken light and hoped that would fix it but it's the same. I havnt been able to find the fuse for nissan titan 2018 but I'll do some research. Since I changed the light I'm assuming it's not the bulbs or light but now has to do with fuse or wiring.. 🤷

[@markbrooks8500]

Unfortunately very very generic