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Tailllights not working after 4th brake light

All, I've run into a bit of an issue. I was installing a 4th brake light on the Z and while testing the lights/connections, the taillight "on" wire and ground

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Old 02-12-2023, 10:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Tailllights not working after 4th brake light

All, I've run into a bit of an issue. I was installing a 4th brake light on the Z and while testing the lights/connections, the taillight "on" wire and ground came in contact with one another (kind've the wife's fault, but I didn't tell her to keep them apart so my fault in the end ). For reference, the fog light is piggybacking off of the driver side taillight.

Anyway, after the contact, the taillights [parking/running and brake, turn signals, reverse] were out on both driver/passenger sides, and dash and gauge lighting were all inoperable. Troubleshoot, I was able to find two blown 10A fuses from the drivers side foot panel (labeled "Meter" and "Stop Lamp") with an Ohm meter and after replacing them, have everything functioning with the exception of the rear parking running lights.

I tested the "Tail/Illumi" fuse (tested fine but replaced it anyway) and fuse panel in the engine bay (next to the battery) but both were reading fine; I'm not sure where the relay is located so have been unable to look.

Any advice or is this one lesson I'm about to learn through my wallet?
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