Tail light problem

1995 DODGE DAKOTA
300,000 MILES • 3.9L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAM LAKE
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My taillights only work when pulled part way out before it clicks into position, but not after. I need to know what wire from the plug is power for the taillights so I can temporarily wire then to a toggle switch.
Jul 3, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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When what is pulled apart and before what clicks?

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Jul 3, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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ADAM LAKE
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When I pull the switch for the taillights to come on they come on before the click of where it should be but not after it clicks and there not on with the headlights.
Jul 3, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Here are two screenshots of your "exterior lights" from "Prodemand"

They overlap (it is all there!)

See the diagrams below.

Let me know if it helps.

Looks to me like a new light switch would be easier?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com


The reason they sell them pigtails is they get hot/melt/distort. Did you look at the plastic and contacts on the connections?

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Jul 3, 2016 at 2:29 PM