Tail Light Fuse???????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dropthehammer · 07-24-2005, 04:42 PM

Hi,
I have a 71 Chevy LWB, that blows the tail light fuse every time I step on the brake pedal. The tail lights work fine, until the brake pedal is applied, then the fuse blows. Any idea or suggestions on where I should start? Thanks.

byrd · 07-24-2005, 06:01 PM

Does it do that when you use the turn signals too? If not try replacing the switch on the brake pedal that makes the brake lights come on. My .02 Randy

fastwillie 696969 · 07-24-2005, 06:08 PM

brake light switch needs replacing

dropthehammer · 07-24-2005, 08:46 PM

Thanks alot you guys, I will try and find a switch. Any chance a local parts store may have one?????????????

byrd · 07-24-2005, 09:50 PM

I'm sure that a board member vendor would have it, I suggest you check them out first. Randy

cdowns · 07-24-2005, 09:56 PM

b-4 buying a switch get under the truck and inspect the wiring running down the drivers side framerail ,especially the areas of wire that are secured by clips to the frame . it's pretty common that the whole length of wiring is all cracked and dryrotted and shorting out on the frame

355 · 07-24-2005, 09:56 PM

Mine did the same thing. Turned out to be the wiring that travels down the frame rail was in contact with the exhaust pipe and had melted the insulation on the wire for the brake circuit. Moved it and taped it and secured it and have had no further problems in 3 years. Oh by the way I found it after tearing my steering column apart. Steve

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2005, 11:13 PM

Try the turn signals... if one of them pops the fuse, then that'll narrow it down as to what wire you'd be looking at.

07-24-2005, 04:42 PM	#1
dropthehammer Needs Adult Supervision Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 19	Tail Light Fuse???????????? Hi, I have a 71 Chevy LWB, that blows the tail light fuse every time I step on the brake pedal. The tail lights work fine, until the brake pedal is applied, then the fuse blows. Any idea or suggestions on where I should start? Thanks.

07-24-2005, 06:08 PM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	brake light switch needs replacing __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-24-2005, 09:56 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	b-4 buying a switch get under the truck and inspect the wiring running down the drivers side framerail ,especially the areas of wire that are secured by clips to the frame . it's pretty common that the whole length of wiring is all cracked and dryrotted and shorting out on the frame __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-24-2005, 09:56 PM	#7
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	Mine did the same thing. Turned out to be the wiring that travels down the frame rail was in contact with the exhaust pipe and had melted the insulation on the wire for the brake circuit. Moved it and taped it and secured it and have had no further problems in 3 years. Oh by the way I found it after tearing my steering column apart. Steve __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.

07-24-2005, 08:46 PM	#4
dropthehammer Needs Adult Supervision Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 19	Thanks alot you guys, I will try and find a switch. Any chance a local parts store may have one?????????????

07-24-2005, 11:13 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Try the turn signals... if one of them pops the fuse, then that'll narrow it down as to what wire you'd be looking at.



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