Interesting rear light issue

BigOx

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I have a 78 malibu wagon and have a weird issue with my tail lights that I discovered after purchasing it. I have no tail lights, brakes, or turn signals on the rear, however my backup lights work fine. The headlights and turn signals work fine on the front. I checked the bulbs and they are fine. Haven't got to dig into it yet, bad ground possibly?
 

BigOx

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I have a 78 malibu wagon and have a weird issue with my tail lights that I discovered after purchasing it. I have no tail lights, brakes, or turn signals on the rear, however my backup lights work fine. The headlights and turn signals work fine on the front. I checked the bulbs and they are fine. Haven't got to dig into it yet, bad ground possibly?
Solved it today, previous owner installed a hitch and trailer plug. They spliced in at the rear seat for the plug but never reconnected the wiring for the lights.
 

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