My rear side marker light isn't working @ all! It was flickering @ first.....now, I'm not getting anything? I've replaced the pigtail & everything?

 

See if you are getting 12 volts to the socket and see if the ground wire has continuity to ground.

 

Ok, how do I do that?

 

You need to use a voltmeter. Thet are also referred to as a multimeter or a volt-ohm meter. You set the meter to measure volts and connect one probe of the meter to a known, good ground and press the other meter probe to the power wire in the lamp socket. Then change the meter to measure resistance (ohms) and press the probe into the ground wire of the lamp socket. DO NOT have the meter set on resistance and press the meter probe into the 12 volt wire. It will damage the meter.

 

I agree and a multimeter is a best friend to a nissan owner because as we all know, electrical problems always happen with our cars.

 

Radioshack.

 

Did you try replacing the bulb?

 

lol is your battery on?

 

Yeah

 

Yup, lol.

 

No no that was making fun of tbehr with the bulb question

 

Thanks guys....I'll try & get my hands on a mutlimeter from radioshack.

 

my bad?

 

lol jokes. The flickering indicates intermittent voltage so its probably just a faulty ground somewhere or a wire was cut. simple fix don't worry my man.

 

*UPDATE* I've figured out my problem....well, my brother did. lol. It was my ground wire.

 

maybe something wrong with your socket...

 

good to hear. the grounds always get dirty and fail. Its good preventative maintenance to check them all periodically and even upgrade them to a better grade wire or connector. Remember though, you probably already know this, that the power wire and ground wire should always been the same gauge wire to ensure identical resistance.

 

 

lol are you sure your checking the right car? I have to use that one of these days.