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I have a 1997 Infiniti I30 which keeps blowing fuses for the tail lights. When the fuse is blown, the tail lights and parking lights do not come on, unless I press the brake pedal. When I press the brake pedal, even the front parking lights come on. I suspect there's a short or a ground problem, but where should I look? Thanks!

Submitted: 309 days and 15 hours ago.

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1997 Infiniti I30 VQ Series V6

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I've just replaced fuses. When I press the brake pedal the front and rear parking lamps both come on and if the door is open, the "lights on" chime sounds.

Posted by supertech 309 days and 15 hours ago.

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Hi my name is John.

You might have cross filment in one of the rear bulbs.

I would pull out one bulb at a time and try it or just look at each bulb inside to see.

Let me know what you find.

You could install a circuit breaker while your testing to save on fuses.

309 days and 15 hours ago.

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So the short or problem might be one of the rear bulbs?

Posted by supertech 309 days and 15 hours ago.

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Yes this is very possible.

try it.

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1997 Infiniti I30 VQ Series V6 Already Tried: I've just replaced fuses. When I press the brake pedal the front and rear parking lamps both come on and if the door is open, the "lights on" chime sounds.

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Hi my name is John. You might have cross filment in one of the rear bulbs. I would pull out one bulb at a time and try it or just look at each bulb inside to see. Let me know what you find. You could install a circuit breaker while your testing to save on fuses.

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So the short or problem might be one of the rear bulbs?

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Yes this is very possible. try it.

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1997 Infiniti I30 VQ Series V6

Already Tried:
I've just replaced fuses. When I press the brake pedal the front and rear parking lamps both come on and if the door is open, the "lights on" chime sounds.

Hi my name is John.

You might have cross filment in one of the rear bulbs.

I would pull out one bulb at a time and try it or just look at each bulb inside to see.

Let me know what you find.

You could install a circuit breaker while your testing to save on fuses.

Yes this is very possible.

try it.