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Dear John,
May this find you well. I think this is a coincidence. I'd check the bulb burnout relay (round orange unit, at the back row of the relay block) to be sure it is seated firmly.
If that doesn't help, then I'd check grounds for headlights and taillights. Those for headlights are affixed to the inner fender wall, just behind each headlight unit. Those for tailights (in the wagon) are affixed to the inner bumper wall, just forward of the trailing edge of the load space panels, on either side of the load space. I presume the ground points for sedan tail lights are similarly sited.
If the grounds are free of corrosion and tight, then I'd check bulbs for tight fit, absence of corrosion, and pair matches. Bulbs from different makers could have slightly different power draws. A mis-match in a pair of bulbs can trigger the bulb burn-out indicator.
If all of these checks show nothing wrong, the bulb burn out relay may have failed. The solder joints are subject to micro-cracks, far too small to be seen with the unaided eye. You can re-flow the solder, using a 25 watt iron and rosin core solder. Heat the solder for 1-2 seconds, just so it liquefies. At once remove the iron's tip. This can restore a broken connection.
Alternatively, you can get a new relay, or go to a salvage yard and get a few used units. One is bound to work.
Hope this helps. Please post back with your findings.
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