Taillights not working?

2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
130,000 MILES
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KRKURTZ
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Brake lights work, license plate lights work.
Apr 22, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Do the parking lamps at the front of the vehicle work? I ask because the two are tied together. I'm trying to determine if there is an issue with an overall power supply or a connection issue.

If the front lights aren't working either, then there is a fuse and relay that need to be checked under the hood. See pic 1 below. Ignore the highlighted wires. I was tracing through to see what went where. LOL

First, confirm the fuse is good. In addition to checking the fuse, it is important to confirm there is power to and from it. You will need to do this when the lights are on.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

If there is power to and from the fuse and it is good, then remove the relay and switch it to a different one in the box having the same part number. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:53 PM