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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maryland
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Brake Lights and turn signals
Got a 67 GMC with a small issue. The brake lights work. The turn signals work. The brakelights do not work when the turn signals are in use. Obviously one would blink, but the other should light. My experience would say replace the switch in the column. Any better ideas?
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
I agree,probably the turn signal switch. I had the same problem. Chris
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
can I ask...where is the best place to buy switch (on the east coast)?
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
any parts store should have it. Make sure to check for an adapter in the box with the new switch.
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
Correction... any parts house should BE ABLE TO GET IT.
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
First make sure the bed is grounded to the frame good. I had the same problem, all I did was add a ground strap from the bed to the frame and that fixed it.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
good idea... highly unlikely being the ground will support the load of both brake lights being on... not likely to only be able to support one steady burn and oone on and off burn... but, it CAN happen.
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huh?
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
First thing that came to mind here is turn signal switch. My 67 panel did the EXACT same thing.
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...&Category_ID=8
here is an oe replacement i used one for advance auto and it has the new hazard button and i hate it
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Brake Lights and turn signals
Squirt WD40 or similar in the gap under the steering wheel to column to get to the t/s switch, work the switch fast back and forth a bunch: the old grease and stuff will break up and the contacts can connect.
Done this on the 68 a few times... Easier than a switch replace and a lot cheaper too..... Max
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Thanks guys
It was the switch............... Grounded the Bed first, glad I did. |
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