Q: Possible electrical issue

asked by on October 29, 2016

98 pontiac grand prix gt. 3.8 v6 the tail lights are not working however the break lights work fine, I have replaced the fuses and the bulbs, so I assume it has to be a issue in the wiring, I am trying to figure out witch whirring harnesses could be affecting this issue, I have a parts car and need to pull all the possible parts that could solve the issue this week, if you could reply with possible harnesses to replace along with any other possible diagnosis I would appreciate it, my email a dress is billmelater222911@gmail.com

My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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