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Old 11-14-2016, 06:48 AM
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Default Tail light and interior light problem NA

so I've had this miata for some time, love the car, plan on turbocharging it soon, but I'm having this super weird problem I can't figure out. My tail lights nor my interior dash lights work when I turn them on, headlights work, brake lights only work when braking, but they won't dim when lights are on, no idea what's wrong, I need suggestions fast, it's my daily driver and I hate being pulled over for stupid stuff like lights, thanks so much.
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What model Miata (NA/NB/NC/ND)? On the NA, check the fuse box in the driver's side foot well. There are 3 fuses to check - one labeled TAIL, another labeled METER and lastly one labeled ROOM. It's likely the TAIL fuse is blown. This typically happens when accidentally grounding a positive connection to the chassis when installing a radio or some other accessory. If the fuse is the problem AND this happens frequently after replacement, you have another issue to troubleshoot.
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