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79BIG10 · 08-23-2003, 02:59 PM

As I thought my brake lights aren't working after I checked them out last night pulling in and didn't see a light coming back off the neighbor's windows. So I checked today and here's what I've found out-

Light bulbs are ok, turn signals and hazards work, fuse is good, brake pedal switch is good (otherwise lights would be on all the time), and have plenty of travel to activate the switch to kick on (switch is push off when pedal returns). I'm stumped on this one and my shop manual has nothing on this either.

Any ideas? I need to fix this ASAP!!!

**swervin ervin** · 08-23-2003, 05:18 PM

Jumper the wires on the brake switch to see if they come on. If so, I would suspect the switch.

87 STEPPER · 08-23-2003, 06:53 PM

Brandon,

Check for loss/poor ground at the sw. and at both tail light assy's.

79BIG10 · 08-23-2003, 08:04 PM

I'm hoping it's just the switch. I'll try to change that out and see if it works then.

*mike reeh* · 08-23-2003, 11:01 PM

I thought you said the switch was good

keep us posted. If you need any more info let us know

mike

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2003, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 79BIG10
....brake pedal switch is good (otherwise lights would be on all the time) .....

Never assume the obvious. The switch could break, or stick internally, and the lights would not come on....

08-23-2003, 02:59 PM	#1
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Need Brake Help ASAP!!! As I thought my brake lights aren't working after I checked them out last night pulling in and didn't see a light coming back off the neighbor's windows. So I checked today and here's what I've found out- Light bulbs are ok, turn signals and hazards work, fuse is good, brake pedal switch is good (otherwise lights would be on all the time), and have plenty of travel to activate the switch to kick on (switch is push off when pedal returns). I'm stumped on this one and my shop manual has nothing on this either. Any ideas? I need to fix this ASAP!!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

08-23-2003, 05:18 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Jumper the wires on the brake switch to see if they come on. If so, I would suspect the switch. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

08-23-2003, 06:53 PM	#3
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Brandon, Check for loss/poor ground at the sw. and at both tail light assy's. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

08-23-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I'm hoping it's just the switch. I'll try to change that out and see if it works then. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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08-23-2003, 11:01 PM	#5
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	I thought you said the switch was good keep us posted. If you need any more info let us know mike



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