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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:08 am    Post subject: Turn Signals YES Brake Lights NO Reply with quote

So the drivers side light works, passenger side doesn't. Both turn signals work. Neither brake light works. Mad HELP! I've checked and cleaned grounds, checked fuses...

edit: The brakes were working for some time and now they just don't.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I assume you've checked for power at the brake light switch? And checked the other terminal for power while someone steps on the brakes? (key on for these tests).
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

busdaddy wrote:
I assume you've checked for power at the brake light switch? And checked the other terminal for power while someone steps on the brakes? (key on for these tests).


Yes sir. The brakes were working for some time and now they just don't.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the switch is verified good, the next step is the turn signal switch. Open it up and spray it with electrical contact cleaner and check for broken wires, especially the black/red wire coming up from the brake light switch.

Wait, I just checked the '61 wiring diagram and see that there is a terminal block in there too. That's the first place I'd look.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

got a similar problem on my 57 brake lights work lights work .....indicators where working now nothing . Man i love electrics seems you fix one think on them only for another area to go pop!
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

passenger side taillight buckets ofter get hammered by batteries that are not properly strapped down.

the test light is your friend.
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