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Old 10-15-2017, 09:05 AM
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Both work, but when driving and I put on the turn sig. the brake lite on the other side don't come on, where would I start to look????? thanks,---BOB

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COULD be a mal-adjusted turn signal switch.

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Does it matter which side or both sides do it?

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Bad ground in the taillight harness. I had the same issue. Ran a new ground in the trunk and it took care of the problem.

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This takes place, don't matter which side I put on---BOB

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Pretty much got to be the turn signal switch.

You can probe the wires at the harmonica connector or half moon (depending on year model) with a test light to be sure....But for both brake lights to work, untill you use the turn signal, narrows it down quite a bit.

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Yeah..... I have same problem..... but only on one side......

Getting the nerve up to remove steering column to perform repair.....

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Yeah..... I have same problem..... but only on one side......

Getting the nerve up to remove steering column to perform repair.....
Just pull the wheel off. I've had flat/harmonica connectors that would slide up the column to get the harness out. Some you have to take the wires out of the plastic connector. Tape them flat with a heavy string tied to them so you'll have something to pull the new wires back down.

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Both work, but when driving and I put on the turn sig. the brake lite on the other side don't come on, where would I start to look????? thanks
Do the front lights work?


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