Brake light problem, need help fast
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Brake light problem, need help fast
My brake lights always worked fine, then they both stopped working then they both started working again, now the drivers side works and the passenger side brake light won't work, the blinker on that side won't work either. But the tail lights come on with the headlights. I tried a new bulb but that wasn't it. Please help if can, leaving for college soon!
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From: Okarche, OK, USA
inspect the wiring in the trunk for any damage. I'm not sure what the schematics are for it off the top of my head so I don't know how everything is run. I might have time to look it up this weekend if you want to email me
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Kyle Osterholt
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Kyle Osterholt
Okarche, Oklahoma
ASE Master Certified
86 T/A 383 TPI
89 TTA #1002 T-top/Leather
89 TTA #1358 Hardtop/Leather
80 T/A Pace Car
73 Opel GT
73 bronco
2000 Ducati 996 Monoposto
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From: Reno, NV
Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
Check for power at the sockets in the back.
Sounds like a turn signal switch assembly. They break in the column and work intermitantly as the wires ground out against the inside of the column.
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1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
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Sounds like a turn signal switch assembly. They break in the column and work intermitantly as the wires ground out against the inside of the column.
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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From: Blackwood,NJ USA
Im having a very similar problem with my 86 Trans Am...And its weird cause all the wiring looks fine and i cant figure it out,and my left turnsignal and brake light dosnt work,well the left front does but the problem seems to be in the rear left tail lights and all the grounds are find too...Im stummped and wondring if it could possibly be the turn signal lever or where the wires connect to it like you guys were sayin.Any one have any ideas?
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86 Trans Am 305 TPI,Bored 30 over,Blower Cam,Fordged Racing Pistons,High Volume Oil Pump,3" Flowmaster Exhaust,Hypetech Coil,Acell 300+ Race Wires,Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs.Best Et was 12.5 with a Paxton.
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86 Trans Am 305 TPI,Bored 30 over,Blower Cam,Fordged Racing Pistons,High Volume Oil Pump,3" Flowmaster Exhaust,Hypetech Coil,Acell 300+ Race Wires,Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs.Best Et was 12.5 with a Paxton.
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From: Reno, NV
Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
Don't forget to check the flasher unit.....(I almost did 
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech
1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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From: yonkers ny
When I step on my brakes, the dash board lights up as well as the indicators? Possessed, I think so.
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