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ulloaalfonso · 03-24-2002, 10:06 PM

I just noticed today that my rear brake lights arent working. Both of them are out. Does anyone know what might be wrong? Thanks.

red71cheyenne · 03-24-2002, 10:22 PM

Check the bulbs first. Then you have your choice of wires, the mounts that the bulbs are in or the brake switch that the wires go thru. Good luck, and let us know what you find. Jeff.

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1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection
1969 K5 Blazer New project
1995 K1500 Sub(Mommas car)
1989 VW Golf(Beater)
Will be the daughters car if she will pay her insurance! Ha!

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2002, 10:54 PM

Do your turn signals work? If so, the bulbs, grounds, and chassis wires are all good, and the trouble will be in the cab.
Check the fuse,
the switch and plug on the pedal,
the 1/2 moon connector at the bottom of the column (yes, it goes in there too)
After all this, and still no brake lights, then it gets REAL fun.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

CoryM · 03-24-2002, 11:44 PM

1.check fuse 2. check bulbs 3. using a test light check to see if you have power going into the socket. If no power then check the switch on your brake pedal and connections, if power make sure there is a good ground from socket.
If your turn/tailights work the ground is good.
Good Luck.
CoryM

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1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada
http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070

"Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high."
Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

ulloaalfonso · 03-24-2002, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys. The brake lights were working fine about a week ago. Also, the turn signals do work. I think the problem might be in the cab. I'll check it tomorrow. thanks.

mrein3 · 03-25-2002, 07:30 AM

One thing I noticed on my truck is that the connections in the socket are worn down and/or dented in. I need a brand new fresh 1157 bulb with it's raised connections not worn at all to make my LR turn signal stay lit. I just swapped in a new one a week ago. I also have a glove box full of working 1157 bulbs that don't work in my truck.

If you have power back there and you are still scratching your head, try a BRAND NEW bulb.

Does anybody sell new sockets?

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2002, 09:02 AM

is turn signals are working...therefor, he is getting power to the bulb on that side of the bulb, it just isn't being sent to it from the brake pedal.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-24-2002, 10:06 PM	#1
ulloaalfonso Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Bruno, CA, US Posts: 10	brake lights I just noticed today that my rear brake lights arent working. Both of them are out. Does anyone know what might be wrong? Thanks.

03-24-2002, 10:22 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Check the bulbs first. Then you have your choice of wires, the mounts that the bulbs are in or the brake switch that the wires go thru. Good luck, and let us know what you find. Jeff. ------------------ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer New project 1995 K1500 Sub(Mommas car) 1989 VW Golf(Beater) Will be the daughters car if she will pay her insurance! Ha! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-24-2002, 11:44 PM	#4
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	1.check fuse 2. check bulbs 3. using a test light check to see if you have power going into the socket. If no power then check the switch on your brake pedal and connections, if power make sure there is a good ground from socket. If your turn/tailights work the ground is good. Good Luck. CoryM ------------------ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

03-25-2002, 07:30 AM	#6
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	One thing I noticed on my truck is that the connections in the socket are worn down and/or dented in. I need a brand new fresh 1157 bulb with it's raised connections not worn at all to make my LR turn signal stay lit. I just swapped in a new one a week ago. I also have a glove box full of working 1157 bulbs that don't work in my truck. If you have power back there and you are still scratching your head, try a BRAND NEW bulb. Does anybody sell new sockets? __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

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03-24-2002, 10:54 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Do your turn signals work? If so, the bulbs, grounds, and chassis wires are all good, and the trouble will be in the cab. Check the fuse, the switch and plug on the pedal, the 1/2 moon connector at the bottom of the column (yes, it goes in there too) After all this, and still no brake lights, then it gets REAL fun. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-24-2002, 11:48 PM	#5
ulloaalfonso Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Bruno, CA, US Posts: 10	Thanks guys. The brake lights were working fine about a week ago. Also, the turn signals do work. I think the problem might be in the cab. I'll check it tomorrow. thanks.

03-25-2002, 09:02 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	is turn signals are working...therefor, he is getting power to the bulb on that side of the bulb, it just isn't being sent to it from the brake pedal. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio



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