No running lights....

[Bama Rambler]

Glad you got it fixed and thanks for coming back and letting us know what you found.

You're lucky that it was easy to spot.

[jwesley2188]

Originally Posted by Oaklevel

Go back to your tail lights and pull the bulbs first. I have had a bad tail light bulb cause a dead short for the running lights. Also check the tail light wiring.


Good Luck!!

Will 1 bad bulb cause the entire system to not turn on?

[5picker]

Originally Posted by jwesley2188

Will 1 bad bulb cause the entire system to not turn on?

It will if the one bad bulb shorts out and blows the fuse.

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by jwesley2188

Will 1 bad bulb cause the entire system to not turn on?

Not normally but it can.

[Chuck_S]

Light bulbs are already "shorted" inside that sealed glass, that's why the filament glows. When they pop the filament breaks and the light goes out.

-- Chuck

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Chuck_S

Light bulbs are already "shorted" inside that sealed glass, that's why the filament glows. When they pop the filament breaks and the light goes out.

-- Chuck

Obviously you've not seen a drop of water hit a hot bulb, break the glass and the continue to fill the base with water until it shorts and blows the fuse.... or vibration jars the glass loose from the base and bends the filament posts until the positive one touches the base or twist together.

Yes, many bulbs simply burn out... but not all.