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1984 Silverado 6.2 diesel, running lights problem. help!

2.5K views 8 replies 5 participants last post by  dezign  
#1 · (Edited)
Hi there
I just bought a truck. love it. will post pics when i have a chance. 6.2 liter, 20 edition, low miles.
Headlights were not working. when i got it home, i changed the headlights , they work now. turn signals work. when i brake, the lights in the back come on. but running light in the back do NOT work. i am afraid to get pulled over by cops if i drive it at night. checked all the fuses and light bulbs and they are ok. not sure if the reverse light work or not. the running lights in the front work. back is dead.\

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#4 ·
But it moves and drives just not legally. If you checked fuses and bulbs, go ahead and put a volt meter on the running light wires, if you dont have one follow the wires and look for breaks/ frays with a truck that old its a good possibility you could have had an animal chew up your wires
 
#6 ·
Where I'm from my truck would be a pile of dust after 29 NY winters hahaha!
 
#7 ·
Check for power to tail light circuit. Tail lights should be the brown wire. Test first at the tail lights, then trace wiring along frame rail. Wire is probably cut somewhere.
 
#8 ·
Thanks @ByrdDog . i will be doing it but so far no luck ! have to take it to a shop i guess :(
@jwcgmc1985 , yes it is an amazing truck so far ( except for the tail light thing :) has 70k original miles and everything on it is original including the old stereo. i love the color! and that its diesel. will post pictures soon.