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3rd Brake Lite on 88 GTA help!!!??????

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98
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3rd Brake Lite on 88 GTA help!!!??????

I cant get my 3rd brake light to work after checking all fuses and the convience center!! I got it working wen i changed the ARC Radio fuse in the convience center but dont know if thats wat made it work!!! it takes two 577 bulbs which r both good the housing is screwed tite to metal housing!! Two wire one red and one black no cuts on eithe of them both connected to connectors next to bulbs!!! Brake tail lights work perfect!!! Is there a relay or any info will help!!! Have a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA 5.7 350 TPI. Thanxz
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: 3rd Brake Lite on 88 GTA help!!!??????

You are testing, with the hatch closed, right

Don't laugh....I've seen it happen!
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
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Transmission: 700R4
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Re: 3rd Brake Lite on 88 GTA help!!!??????

LOL yep the hatch is closed!!!!!
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: M78 9 Bolt Borg Warner
Re: 3rd Brake Lite on 88 GTA help!!!??????

Is that wat the hatch contact is for??? Always wondered wat that little medal part was for?? My pull down motor isnt the best working but whos is working right the genius at GM who made the motor at a 90 degree angle should be fired!!!!
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