Head lights and taillights not working properly?

2002 DODGE TRUCK
185,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMOSHER1324
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When i turn my lights on i only have my driver dim light. then when i turn my brights on the passenger side only works and i have no driver side taillight or brake light.
May 19, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Are you sure the bulbs aren't bad? The taillights and headlights are separate from each other, so I question if they are related.

Here is what I need you to do. The high beam on the driver's side and low beam on the passenger side need checked for power. So, disconnect one light at a time. Starting with the driver's side, turn the high beam on and check the white wire with a light green tracer for power. If possible, use a voltmeter or multimeter to confirm battery voltage is present, there is a chance the bulb itself is faulty. I don't see this being a ground issue because one beam selection works, and both have a common ground.

On the passenger side, do the same thing. In this case, turn the low beam on and check the white wire with a tan tracer for power.

If you find both bulbs are good and have power, I need you to reconnect the lights. Use something to check voltage when the bulb is connected. I say this because the totally integrated power modules on these trucks are known to fail due to connector pin issues. They can show 12v power with nothing attached, but once a load is introduced, the voltage drops extremely low or off.

I attached a wiring schematic below. Try this test. Once we get this taken care of, we can focus on the rear. Also, here is a link you may find helpful:


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
May 19, 2024 at 7:50 PM