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Why don't the rear lights work on my Accord?

hey did you ever figure out that rear light problem.. I seem to be having the same issue right now… all my light bulbs work in the back and my back-up, brake and indicator lights all work except my rear lights.. I’m stumped all I could figure is that it is some form or electrical problem and I really have no idea where to start there haha.. can you help? Keenan

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Hmm…could be a flaw with that car model and year.

Use a meter and check that you are getting power to the required places, fuses, light etc

have a look at the wiring block connector on the wiper and lights/indicator arms unit. You will need to take the steering column apart, (5 screws I think) try jugguling the wires going into the block nearest the center column. If the flicker you need to close the gaps inside the block that the pins go into from the light/indicator/wiper arms unit.

Try closing the gaps even if they don’t flicker when juggling the wires.

If not try putting a positive supply straight to the connection in the fuse box (take out the fuse and bare wire the opening) this will test the connection down to the lights and make sure the earths are ok and the bulbs are ok. DONT keep it like this tho as you can start a fire.

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