Electric Gremlins, My tail lights are crazy... Options

[Carlitos Way]

er, not MY tail lights, my car's tail lights.

I'm trying to get my car up to "roadworthy" conditions. I just purchased it and the PO didn't inform me of the electrical gremlins.

So, I have a weird electric problem:

When I switch off the ignition, if I "accidentally" activate the left turn signals, the right rear tail lights light up, and stay on.

Also, when I was testing the hazard lights, a funny thing happens. The left and right lights do not light up at the same time. They light up in alternating patterns... so it's kind of a fun show... and it reminds me of a few too many late nights with red lights shining in my rear view mirror.

I'm guessing I might need new relays but before I go spending money on 3-4 relays, I'd like to get more input.

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Carlos

[Carlitos Way]

OK... so I got a little chance to play this afternoon and this is what I found:

IF I activate the turn signals, while the car is running, the left side front seems fine, but the other three are dim.

I also noticed that the problem I am having with the tail lights seems to be limited to when the lights are on.

In other words, when the lights are on, they flash alternating from side to side. Fronts and rears are synchronized, meaning LF + LR flash together, but when they go off, then the RR flashes, and vice versa.

Then, I also noticed that, although I've replaced all the bulbs, the lights on the RR, LR and RF are somewhat dim, which I'm guessing is a faulty ground. But I don't understand why that ground is so different. Guess I'll be checking more into that this weekend.

I did check the wiring harnesses and they seem fine. They are WELL out of the way. Only thing I didn't do is remove the relay cover, as I am afraid I'm going to need a new one... PO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) sorta overtightened it at one point... and it's cracked.

ANy thoughts or suggestions?