Remove the screws from the bulb lens which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location.
Chevy malibu tail lights not working.
Blow fuse the first thing the mechanics check is the fuse corresponding to the rear lights.
If i unplug the harness at the rear and check it i have good voltage but when plug back in the hot wire gets hot then blows the fuse.
When the fuse is blown it does not allow the circuit to complete.
The common causes the tail lights do not work are.
The possible reasons for brake lights not working but tail lights are.
If electrical current is reaching the switch but the lights are not working even if the switch is in good condition follow the current flow with your test light to the stop lamps and look for a possible open or short in the circuit.
Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are.
A blue wire connects the brake lights switch to the rear lamps junction block.
Chevrolet malibu owners have reported 366 problems related to brake light on under the service brakes category.
What else should i check.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 97 chevrolet 3500 that the running lights work on the front and not the rear.
The causes why tail lights not working.
Brake lights work and blinkers work.
I have checked the ground and it s good.