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I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 manual trans. 4x4. I am changing rear tail lights and when I plug new lights in, the reverse lights won't work. They worked before I put the new lights on. I am really stumped at the moment. I checked all fuses in fuse box and none are blown. I hooked up a test light and when I put the vehicle in reverse, I am not getting a signal at the connector. I traced the wires back to the ECM, but I did not break the wire wrap seal yet to see if there are any burnt wires. Could it be the reverse switch?

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COULD HAVE WRONG TYPE LIGHT BULBS.YOUR TRUCK USE COMBINATION LIGHT BULBS.

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