Why does my tail light keep going out?
A blown fuse usually causes both lights to go out. On newer cars, the tail lamps can be fused separately and/or each bulb or shared circuit can be fused. A fuse can be blown due to other problems, so you’ll need to check more than just the fuse, but it’s the right place to start.
How can you tell if a tail light bulb is blown?
Common signs include the tail lights not working when the headlight switch is activated and the brake light not working when brakes are applied.
Is there a fuse for the brake light?
Like all fuses, the brake light system fuse can be found in the power distribution center, which is under the dashboard or tucked away underneath the hood. If, however, the test light illuminates when the connection is only pressed against one side of the fuse, the fuse is faulty.
Is the tail light the same as the blinker?
Let’s start with the basics here. In many newer cars there is one light bulb per tail light. There are two filaments in each light bulb. One is for your brake light and one is for your turn signal.
Why are the tail lights not working on a Subaru Outback?
But when the Parking Switch is in the Off position, the external clearance and tail lights don’t work. In the following section of the wiring diagram, when the Parking Switch (upper left) is in the OFF position, power comes from FB-2, fuse 7, to “B” on the switch, but goes no further.
Where is the parking light switch on a Subaru Outback?
If the parking light switch (on top of the steering column) turns on all the exterior clearance and tail lights, then most of the wiring is apparently okay. The Parking Light switch, and the regular light switch, generally use the same wires to send power to the bulbs. Model/year would indeed be helpful. My apologies. It is a 2002 Outback. Thanks.
Where is the trailer adapter on a Subaru Outback wagon?
The latter would short the clearance and tail light circuit (including all four tail lights, the license plate lights, and the clearance lights at the front of the car). Also, Subaru Outback wagons have a dedicated trailer connector in the rear cargo area. It’s supposed to be used with a trailer adapter between the connector and the trailer.
What kind of problem does a 2008 Subaru Outback have?
Coolent leaks at the heads of the engine maintained by conditioner. 2008 Head gasket leaks at 68000 miles needed replacing. wire harness broke to tail lights.