brake-light problem
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brake-light problem
Hey, I'd appreciate some input on this one. My left/rear brake light doesnt come on when my lights are off, but if i turn them on(parking or regular lights), it works. Kind of wierd... I don't know if this is related, but my left front highbeam is burnt out. Any suggestions?
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did you try the bulb? could be shorted internal not yet burned out all the way and the filiment is touching inside and completeing circuit when running lights are on.
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it sounds like you've got a bad ground. I've had similar issues with parking lamps and directionals. One side works with the lights off, the other side works with them on. 99% of the time, quirky crap like that is a grounding issue.
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From: LaGrange (10min from Poughkeepsie), NY
Car: 1992 Camaro RS - not real slow anymore...
Engine: SPDC 360 MAF EFI /w a Holley Stealth Ram
Transmission: T5 untill it blows up from to much torque
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" /w auburn pro & 3.89's
sorry, I've been busy lately, I know some time has passed. Its not the brake light bulb, i think its a ground. Any clue of which grounds I should check???
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
Originally posted by Dirtbik3r
sorry, I've been busy lately, I know some time has passed. Its not the brake light bulb, i think its a ground. Any clue of which grounds I should check???
sorry, I've been busy lately, I know some time has passed. Its not the brake light bulb, i think its a ground. Any clue of which grounds I should check???
i.e. start checking all the grounds associated with that circuit. Start at the source and work your way back.
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