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Kindredz
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:14 pm    Post subject: Brake and taillight problems Reply with quote

I just had a new 1915cc engine installed and now some lighting problems.
1. When I put on a turn signal, the reverse lights blink?
2. When I put the shifter in reverse, the red brake light/seat belt indictor light on dash come on?
3. When I have driving lights on and flick left turn signal, the front drivers signal doesn't blink, and the rear drivers tail light blinks, but from the reverse bulbs?.

What do I do?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

you have circuits "leaking" into one another. the rear lights connectors are on the sides of the engine bay: you have to use the wiring diagram for your MY to check if they got messed up. also, check your grounds and the reverse light connection at the gearbox.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

See if any of the ground connections got knocked loose beside the engine.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, will check in engine bay for both of those suggestions,
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