Brake and Tail lights not working - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JRE · 09-13-2011, 11:49 PM

First off i hate wiring lol. Just found out my brake and tail lights aren't working. Tried replacing the the fuse but it keeps popping. any suggestions on where to to start looking would be a great help thanks

bmfm64 · 09-14-2011, 12:00 AM

Disconnect the rear most harness near the rear axle and try again, if it pops, then you know its between the cab and there if not then you know its in the rear harness. My guess is its in the rear harness.
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PanelDeland · 09-14-2011, 09:41 PM

Look over the rear harness well.Most of them have been hacked at some time for trailer lights and aren't well done so they short out.

JRE · 09-14-2011, 10:28 PM

Turned out to be one of the rear sockets. The black piece with the two small ear's on it needs to be replaced. One of the ear's is wore down. I messed around with it and got it to fit a little tighter. When I find a new one i'll change it out.

cdowns · 09-16-2011, 07:32 AM

autoparts stores have repair kits for the sockets//comes with pigtail spring and the fiberboard insert

09-13-2011, 11:49 PM	#1
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Brake and Tail lights not working First off i hate wiring lol. Just found out my brake and tail lights aren't working. Tried replacing the the fuse but it keeps popping. any suggestions on where to to start looking would be a great help thanks

09-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#2
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Brake and Tail lights not working Disconnect the rear most harness near the rear axle and try again, if it pops, then you know its between the cab and there if not then you know its in the rear harness. My guess is its in the rear harness. Posted via Mobile Device

09-14-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Brake and Tail lights not working Look over the rear harness well.Most of them have been hacked at some time for trailer lights and aren't well done so they short out. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-14-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: Brake and Tail lights not working Turned out to be one of the rear sockets. The black piece with the two small ear's on it needs to be replaced. One of the ear's is wore down. I messed around with it and got it to fit a little tighter. When I find a new one i'll change it out.

09-16-2011, 07:32 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Brake and Tail lights not working autoparts stores have repair kits for the sockets//comes with pigtail spring and the fiberboard insert __________________ 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



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