Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Lexus Cars / November 2007

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

96 ES300 tail lights not functioning

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
matt s - 03 Nov 2007 02:46 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I have a 96 ES300 that I'm having issues with the tail lights on. When
the lights are turned on(like they would be when driving at night),
the only rear lights that come on are the two red tail lights in
corner... the normal red tail lights do not come on. When I brake, all
the brake lights function fine.

I know that the back tail lights are dual fillament bulbs since the
bulbs function as tail/brake lights, and the brake light(1 fillament)
works fine on all four bulbs... but the normal tail light filament
will not turn on at all on any of the four. I replaced all four dual
fillament bulbs and no change... I also verified the fuse(310, 15A) is
good and even swapped it out.

Any ideas? Any thoughts are very much appreciated.

Thanks!
Ice - 03 Nov 2007 03:20 GMT
If it is still under warranty bring it to the dealer.  It is their job to
figure it out.

> Hi Everyone,
> I have a 96 ES300 that I'm having issues with the tail lights on. When
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Thanks!
DaveW - 03 Nov 2007 03:22 GMT
>If it is still under warranty bring it to the dealer.  It is their job to
>figure it out.

96?
Ice - 03 Nov 2007 03:37 GMT
Yeah I messed up.  I thought it was 06 .

> >If it is still under warranty bring it to the dealer.  It is their job to
> >figure it out.
>
> 96?
matt s - 03 Nov 2007 10:58 GMT
Thanks for the input... but i think I can assume it's not under
warranty since it's a '96.
Ray O - 03 Nov 2007 04:02 GMT
> Hi Everyone,
> I have a 96 ES300 that I'm having issues with the tail lights on. When
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Thanks!

Check for damaged wires, especially where they flex by the trunk hinge, and
check for corrosion in the light sockets, and check for a good ground.
Signature


Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.