Q: Electrical
ok i turn the key to the on pos. and my rear taillights all 6 of them flash now if i press break pedal they stop if i press down on signal switch (left turn) just the drivers side flash as they are supossed to. right turn all flash. i just installed air bag suspention could the added amps needed be messing with my electrical system
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