taillights not working?

1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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E EUGENE
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lights quit working then they started working again now they stopped working when they were working, they were all working now they've been not working for like a week or more.

What most likely is the problem I've checked the fuses check the bulbs well like I said before all the bulbs were working when they were working.
Feb 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I would check the "small light fuse #32" to make sure it is not loose in the holder, if everything is good there, I would replace the headlight switch, (combination switch). There are a few grounds, but I don't think this can be the issue since all of the lights go out. Here is the location of the fuse and how to change the switch out in case the fuse is good. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.



Feb 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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I have put in a new combination switch on the column that switch turns on the headlights and the turning signals
And taillights. That has been replaced and is new.
So that's not it. The no 32fuse has been checked, replaced tested, checked to see if it's loose. That's not it.


Couldn't it be the brake switch that's causing the problem?
Feb 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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I have put in a new combination switch on the column that switch turns on the headlights and the the turning signals
And tail lights. That has been replaced and is new
So that's not it. The no 32fuse has been check replaced tested check to see if it's lose. Thats not it.


Couldn't it be the break switch that's causing the problem?
Feb 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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There is not much between the switch and the bulbs, can you tell me if you have power to the reg/grn wire at the switch?

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Here are the running light wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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So, I've replaced the combination switch I've checked the fuses 100 times. I'm wondering if any relay might be a problem. also, somebody said maybe it's the brake switch. it seems like it's got to be something simple.
Feb 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Can you tell me if you have power to the reg/grn wire at the switch?

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please let me know.
Feb 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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So I think I may just sing somewhere clear. I've changed the combination switch on the column. I've checked the bulbs. I've checked the fuses, and I have no idea where they teg/ gtn wire is.
So how can I tell you if there's power there?

I'm pretty sure that there is an easy answer to this problem it just simply is like a relay if there is a relay also, I've mentioned many times if some people are saying it could be the brake switch.
Feb 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Okay, does the fuse #32 have power? please use this guide to find out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Feb 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM