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Brake lights not working '95 cutlass

Hi there,

I have a 95 cutlass(3.1) and the 2 main brake lights are not working. The third brake light does. I've checked the 4 main brake bulbs in the tail lights and they're fine. I've checked the fuse and it's fine.

Is it possible I have a bad switch on the brake pedal even though my

3rd light works? Any other ideas on what may be wrong? Possibly a ground wire? My hazard lights have been out for a long time, could it be related to that?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Phil

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philthomas27
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If your third lite is working, I'd assume that the brake lite switch is working. You are lucky because these switches are a PIA to change.

I'd suspect a wiring problem in the rear lighting harness. Check the connectors from the rear lights to as far as you can in the trunk. Get your hands on a volt meter or test light to check for battery voltage at the bulb sockets and the harness connectors.

Check for grounding problems. A ground wire from the harness should be attached to the body at some point, most likely in the trunk, not sure about your particular car.

Good Luck,

Dave in Columbus

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noone

Thanks for the help Dave. I'll look thru the wiring tonight after work. I'll let you know how it goes.

Phil

Reply to
philthomas27

I just got the Cutlass back from the mechanic. I couldn't figure it out. It turns out that it was the "turn signal wiring harness" inside the steering column had a short in it. Cost me $70 for the new harness and $100 for labor.

Thanks for your help anyway. I appreciate it.

Phil

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philthomas27

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