LarsV8

In an non ending quest to finish my project I noticed that neither of my brake lights are working after the rebuild. I am pretty sure they were working before I started. I am guessing I either forgot to plug something in or a fuse blew.

Any suggestions on where to start looking this weekend?

EDIT: SEE POST 10 FOR MORE DETAILS.

curacaoz28

buld, wiring, the switch at the pedal, is the one on the spoiler working? water in there

LarsV8

I am not 100% but I dont think the spoiler is working either.

curacaoz28

check the switch at the brake padal, does the other lights work? turn signal?

LarsV8

turn signal blinks in the car, havent looked to see if it is actually doing it.

curacaoz28

c'mon man, i think its time for you to check those thing first, if i keep posting like this people will think i just want to gain post count, or just write you have alllready done

LarsV8

Appreciate the help, and I dont think anyone will accuse you of padding a post count if you are helping.

As for everything I have done its hard to say because I have literally rebuilt the whole car and its hard to keep track of relevant information when you are battling many different issues at the moment. At one point I was under the wheel messing with the steering column so its possible I didnt reconnect something there.

I went to get the car inspected, they said both lights where out. I remembered both working before rebuild and I also changed the spoiler bulb before the build so I dont think its a bulb issue, unless somehow all three managed to blow at the same time.

Anyway, I had the mechanic sit in the car and push the pedal. I confirmed neither were working, but I wasn't specifically paying attention to the spoiler. But now that you asked I dont recall it coming on when I was looking.

When I drove it home, I made sure to use signals, since I was w/o inspection I didnt want to draw attention to myself. The blinkers seemed to be functioning correctly from the inside of the car. If I recall correctly they usually dont tick if they are not working.

Anywhay, thats the info I currently have and percieve as relevant.

curacaoz28

Its ok, nice build, you have a nice engine bay, and the purple looks , yea if the turn signal does not work the blinker inside just comes on without flashing, hahaha, been throught that driving without inspection

formula vincent

iTrader: (1)

check the ground wires behind tailight panel .the screw that fastens to the body might
be loose
i found this out when i installed a sequential turn signal kit on
my 94 formula .

LarsV8

I decided to tackle this problem again, 6 months later LOL.

Details:
-Lights worked before an engine rebuild. Didn't really fool with the trunk area during the rebuild. Speculate someone wasn't plugged back in correctly.
-headlights work
-all four blinkers work
-reverse lights work
-when the dash light is on the brake lights are on (low setting)
-when I push the break pedal, none of the three brake lights come on.
- I have replaced the plunger at the pedal and had no luck

Any ideas?

Badazz 97 TA

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dude i have the same problem. But i never touched a thing. They just stopped working. My spoiler light works when i hit the pedal but the other ones dont. Everything else does function like there supposed to. Replaced bulbs and brake switch, checked grounds and still nothing.

if you figure it out definitaly post up. Im at a loss as well. LOL

94T/A5.7LT1

iTrader: (1)

this ever get fixed? im having the same issue?

defaultexistence

iTrader: (11)

Good lord! Trace the wiring , check for shorts. Repair manual and a voltage reader.. $30 a ticket for no brake lights $60+ points

94T/A5.7LT1

iTrader: (1)

I have both. After rereading it i have a slightly different problem then the original poster because my brake lights work fine when the headlights are off. When I turn my headlights on the lights work until I hit my brakes then they go off. Third brake light works at all times.

LarsV8

Took my car to an electrical specialist and it ended up being melted wire in the dash.