1972 Jimmy - Brake Light Continuity bad 1 side

[jimmywhale]

Howdy All,

I have a Brake light problem I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on. The right hand brake light is out, running lights work fine on both sides. I checked the socket, bulbs are all good.

What might cause the brake continuity to go out on one side only ? Anyone had a similar issue ?

Cheers,
James.

[ls1nova71]

Could be several things, bad wire somewhere, or bad turn signal switch come to mind. Do both turn signals work?

[lks dcvn]

If you can swap bulbs per side and they work on only one side...I would say bad ground or wire somewhere.

[jimmywhale]

Thanks ls1nova71 - Ill have to run the right hand side back from the socket. I have had an intermittent problem with the turn signals so I'm guessing related.

[jimmywhale]

Thanks lks dcvn,

I have indeed put he left bulb on the right and same result. No continuity on the RHS. Will continue to check out the ground situation.

[87Skier]

I believe the power for the brake lights goes through the column (since they are turn signals as well). If your issue isn't at the back, I would be looking at the turn signal switch.