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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 03:30 PM
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Brake Light issue

I don’t have any brake lights on my 1983 Trans Am Recaro. The fuse panel for the brake lights has 12v when I back probe it but there is not power at the brake switch. I have added 12v power to the switch wiring and the lights come on so everything from the switch backwards seems to have continuity. Where should I look if I am losing power between the fuse and the switch? Thanks!
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 04:29 PM
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Re: Brake Light issue

I’ve also discovered my driver side front marker lights are also not working. However when I flip the signal switch to the left those marker lights do go on when the key is not in it.
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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 04:36 PM
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Re: Brake Light issue

I’ve also found that the hazards aren’t working either. I feel like these are all connected somehow.
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