[FC] Brake Light Question

[J R Read]

See if the turn signals work in the rear.

If they do (and since they use the same filament in the 1157 bulb as the 
brakes), it might be nothing more than an adjustment needed on the switch 
for the brake lights.

If they don't, check the bulbs and/or the fuses.  While it COULD be the 
switch, that seems least likely to me.

I was told at a red light (just today) that I had no left brake light 
(includes turn signal) on my '65Monza.  Pulled over and took a look. 
Twisted the (plastic socket) a couple of times to no avail.  Pulled it out 
(down) and found the bulb and metal portion of the socket were still up 
inside the light housing.  Fished those parts out and (no tools with me) 
with little more than a very miniature version of a Swiss Army style pocket 
knife, was able to repair and be on my way in five minutes.  How did I know 
when it was fixed with no-one to step on the brake for me?  Put the left 
turn signal on and if it flashes, the brake light works too!  Well, provided 
the brake switch is working and adjusted properly.

BTW, I agree that if the "running" (we used to call them parking) lights 
work in the back that would indicate there is no problem with grounding the 
circuit.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <scwilson8126 at wowway.com>
To: "corvanatics" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:25 PM
Subject: [FC] Brake Light Question


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> Hello All;
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> Last night I discovered that the brake lights are out on my Rampside but 
> the running lights are fine.
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> My first thought is to replace the brake light switch, but is there 
> something else I can try first? I'm assuming the ground is good since the 
> rear lights come on when I turn them on.
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> I do have a 3rd brake light in the back window which is also out.
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> Thanks,
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> Scott Wilson
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