Chevy Malibu Tail Lights Not Working

What else should i check.

Chevy malibu tail lights not working. The possible reasons for brake lights not working but tail lights are. As the rear lights are not connected they do not illuminate. The common causes the tail lights do not work are. The causes why tail lights not working.

When the fuse is blown it does not allow the circuit to complete. If electrical current is reaching the switch but the lights are not working even if the switch is in good condition follow the current flow with your test light to the stop lamps and look for a possible open or short in the circuit. I have a 97 chevrolet 3500 that the running lights work on the front and not the rear. If i unplug the harness at the rear and check it i have good voltage but when plug back in the hot wire gets hot then blows the fuse.

Blow fuse the first thing the mechanics check is the fuse corresponding to the rear lights. Chevrolet malibu owners have reported 366 problems related to brake light on under the service brakes category. Brake lights work and blinkers work. Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are.

A blue wire connects the brake lights switch to the rear lamps junction block. Turn your flashers on to check the bulbs checks good go to your brake light switch mounted on upper part of the brake pedal with a simple test light you should have hot test light on when the brake pedal is depressed if not and the ong wire is hot 15 amp fuse in the fuse panel under dash says stop by it you need to replace the brake light switch. Remove the screws from the bulb lens which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location.