so this is my problem .. i have a 99 z24 chevy cavalier and my tail lights are out. every time i change the fuse, the lights work for like 30 seconds and then blow the fuse out. i don't know what the problem is. any ideas on how to fix it? also, for some odd reason, i constantly have to change my bulbs for my turn signals cause they burn out. have any idea why this happens? any help would be greatly appreciated!
99 chevy cavalier tail lights..?
you have a dead short somewhere, if you have not changed the brake light switch, which is under the dash behind the brake pedal, (looks like a little push button, buy one they are pretty cheap, if you are still blowing fuses and bulbs after this, there is nothing left you can do, it needs to go to an auto electric shop, they have some specialty tools that test the system and pinpoint the location of a dead short Im hoping your switch shorted out, Are you having any other electrical problems, like say a bad headlight switch, or problems in the turn signals? or even in the ignition itself, like loose or worn or sloppy movement, this could all be related believe it or not.
99 chevy cavalier tail lights..?
for ur tail lights i would check ur brake switch its on ur brake pedal mybe burnt up the connecter and you may have bad wires going back to turn single bulbs
Sounds like you have a short someplace. I would take the car to an auto electric shop as they have the tools to find it.
Could be a few reasons.
1. Check to make sure no moisture is getting into the Lamp assemblies.
2. Check all cables you can visually see for wear and exposed wires. This can ground out your taillights and cause you to blow fuses.
3. Have you checked your battery terminals, ground to body cables to make sure your getting a good connection.
You should be able to buy new sockets for your 99 cav at GM. If you can do basic wiring then it shouldn't be a problem. Check the sockets for corrosion and signs of wear. If they are badly corroded then replace.
Hope this helps ....definitely a grounding problem ...so start there. ;)
