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Dec 8, 2008 | 08:51 PM

stage3_rx7

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Tail lights

Well, my brake lights and turns work, but when i turn the dial and turn on my headlights they dont turn on, dont knwo what to call them. Its the driving lights? but when i hit the brakes or turn signals they work. Need to fix them, Just got pulled over, didnt get a ticket because he said he hasnt seen an rx7 in forever

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:18 PM

katkaroto

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lol lucky day for you. hmm... so your saying your flip lights arent working? as in... coming out or just not turning on to light the road? need a little more info...

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:19 PM

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wait, now i'm confused with the title name.... are we talking about driving lights or tail lights?

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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Im talking about the tail lights, the headlights are working fine, but when i turn on my lights the back ones dont turn on. But the when the brake is applied they do. same when i turn on my signals they work...

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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Whipped out my hanyes manuel but no help

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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How old are the bulbs?

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:41 PM

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How old are the bulbs?

Dunno, prolly from '89. Would that really be the problem?

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Dec 8, 2008 | 09:45 PM

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possibly.. there's 2 filaments in the bulb, but the chance of every bulb in the back having a busted filament.. slim.

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:52 PM

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Wouldn't that be the first thing to check?

"My car stopped running."
"Is there gas in it?"
"Who knows, I'm gonna tear the engine down to see if it's blown."

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:57 PM

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i checked them a couple months ago when reverse went out, and everything was good. But they used to work on and off, now they dont work at all, Well off to advanced auto tomarrow! Ill let you know if that fixed it or not!

Thanks for the help.

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:59 PM

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It could also be the wrong bulb that doesnt have a dual filament....how long have you had the car?

Dec 8, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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Didnt know there were two filaments Btw

Dec 8, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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I've had it since march 07

Dec 8, 2008 | 10:47 PM

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yea, go get some 1157 bulbs... but just to make sure, take off the lights that dont work and then check all the bulbs that need to be replaced. i'll say replace all of them. good luck

Dec 9, 2008 | 12:27 AM

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probably means the parking lights. in which case he failed to read the FAQ for FC stick thread that covers when the parking/tail lights are not working.

Dec 9, 2008 | 03:21 AM

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I think he means the brake lights lighting up when you turn on the head lights... and that it started going out and now it doesnt work at all...

Dec 9, 2008 | 05:45 AM

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well,if a bulb Did blow,the filament could have Touched the other one.Start pulling bulbs.and also Check to see that the correct bulbs are where they should be.Another thing to check would be the Condition of the sockets themselves as corrosion does occur.Clean with a NON metal type little scrub brush.

Dec 9, 2008 | 06:12 AM

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I think he means the brake lights lighting up when you turn on the head lights... and that it started going out and now it doesnt work at all...

Exactly.

Dec 9, 2008 | 06:13 AM

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Quote:

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probably means the parking lights. in which case he failed to read the FAQ for FC stick thread that covers when the parking/tail lights are not working.

My tail lights don't work, but my head lights do
The light switch connections may have burnt out. Check the back of the light switch. If they are burnt, you will need to replace the light switch and light switch harness.

Dec 9, 2008 | 09:54 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Icemark

probably means the parking lights. in which case he failed to read the FAQ for FC stick thread that covers when the parking/tail lights are not working.

i ditto this!

here's icemark's thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/

here here's that part you'll need in the thread:

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What type of bulb is used in my USA spec MAZDA RX-7 in the..

High & low beam headlamp
H6054
H6054ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen

Parking light
1157

Front turn signal
1157

Rear turn signal
1156

Tail light
1157

Stop light
1157

High mount stop light/Third Brake light
1156

Fog/Driving light
H3C-55W

License plate
168
89

Back up light
1156

Front sidemarker
194

Rear sidemarker
194

Ash tray
158

Map light
168

Dome light
DE3175
168 (spot lights on models equipped with factory sunroof)

Trunk/Cargo area
DE3022

Instrument-general
158
74

Hi-beam indicator
158

Automatic transmission indicator
158

Directional signal indicator in dash
158

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