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Ken Merchant Posted on Nov 22, 2016
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1992 GMC C1500. Drivers side blinker/brake/hazard light don't work.replaced bulbs. plugged taillight assembly into opposite side and it works so it isn't anything in the taillight assembly. ???????

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First check all your fuses.
https://www.google.com/search?q=cig+lighter+fuse+panel+on+92+gmc+half+ton&biw=1361&bih=650&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_--aUpbvQAhUE4yYKHTvTBg4QsAQIKw#tbm=isch&q=1992+GMC+C1500+fuse+panel+location

If all fuses are good, you may have a wiring problem. If you are mechanically inclined, will need to remove the required components to expose wiring and see if you have a break somewhere. Most wiring harnesses run along inside of vehicle trunk. Then, they continue under rear seats and possibly under carpeting.

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  • Ken Merchant
    Ken Merchant Nov 22, 2016

    If it was a fuse wouldn't both sides not work?

  •  SeabeeMechanic
    SeabeeMechanic Nov 22, 2016

    Depending on vehicle manufacturer, they might have separate circuits for each side. The wiring harnesses also run separate. Out of the same circuit behind the fuse panel.

  •  SeabeeMechanic
    SeabeeMechanic Nov 22, 2016

    I would use a multi meter and check each terminal from the connector of your tail light assembly to the back of the fuse panel. This would help to determine if you have a broken power or ground wire.
    If you find the problem wire, then you can begin to remove components to get access to the wiring and repair as needed.

  • Ken Merchant
    Ken Merchant Nov 22, 2016

    Ok thanks.

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