Any GM Techs in here?
Any GM Techs in here? I have a non ls1 question. I'm actually pulling the remainder of my hair out trying to track down this electrical gremlin. I have a friend that has a 94 buick regal GS that has like 40k mi on it the car is like brand new.
The problem is the brake lights do not work when the pedal is pushed. The 3rd light comes on and all of the tail lights like up when the headlights are on but do not activate the brake lights when depressing the pedal.
I have looked at everything switches, fuses, relays, liightbulbs... i cant seem to track this one down. Does anyone know anything or have any tips or advise they can offer me? Is there an additional relay under the dash that im missing or something?
The problem is the brake lights do not work when the pedal is pushed. The 3rd light comes on and all of the tail lights like up when the headlights are on but do not activate the brake lights when depressing the pedal.
I have looked at everything switches, fuses, relays, liightbulbs... i cant seem to track this one down. Does anyone know anything or have any tips or advise they can offer me? Is there an additional relay under the dash that im missing or something?
Well I'm glad you included that you third brake light works because that tells me your brake switch is working correctly. Your problem is your turn signal cam in the steering column. Had the same problem in my 96 olds cutlass. The brake lights run thru it. I am a 5 year gm tech and my buddy a 23 year gm tech is the one who told me about my car.
Well I'm glad you included that you third brake light works because that tells me your brake switch is working correctly. Your problem is your turn signal cam in the steering column. Had the same problem in my 96 olds cutlass. The brake lights run thru it. I am a 5 year gm tech and my buddy a 23 year gm tech is the one who told me about my car.
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i have been there also replace the turn signal cam or sometimes its called a combination switch. sometimes if you smack on it a few times it will work that way you know for sure that is the problem which im sure it is.
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I'm not going to elaborate on your setup, but I replaced the turn signal assembly switch (sounds the same) in my 94 camaro for the same problem you had.
I simply tested the lines coming out of the brake switch. My 3rd light was getting signal, but the side lights weren't. Then I jumpered over the brake switch for the side lights and still nothing. The only thing upstream (I speak process flow) was the turn signal assembly switch.
Mine was easy to replace, I hope yours is as well.
I simply tested the lines coming out of the brake switch. My 3rd light was getting signal, but the side lights weren't. Then I jumpered over the brake switch for the side lights and still nothing. The only thing upstream (I speak process flow) was the turn signal assembly switch.
Mine was easy to replace, I hope yours is as well.
it's not bad at all actually. all you need are a steering wheel puller and snap ring pliers.
