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Tail lights won't work when headlights are on.

I have an 87 honda prelude si. All of the fuses are good and the bulbs seem to be fine but when I turn on the headlights(2 clicks on the light switch)the tail lights and licence plate lights do not come on. but when I turn the light switch off and on again (1click) the tail lights and licence plate lights as well as the dash lights come on but the headlight will not come on. So basicly 1 click taillights and licence plate lights only and 2 clicks is headlights only. Can anyone help? Is it an electrical problem or is it a fuse?

Kevin
Modesto, CA

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