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Sporty40/2

07-14-2014 @ 10:00 AM

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After installing new wiring with soldered bullets, new lamps where required and installing a 1/2" X 5" strip of galvanized metal under the switch on the steering column, I don't seem to have power. Both the flasher & fuse seem OK, & the headlights, tail lights & parking lights come on. However, the brake lights do not respond. I have re-traced the wiring layout, & it appears to be correct. The brake light switch was working before I started. You have been more than helpful in the past so comments would be appreciated.
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07-14-2014 @ 11:04 AM

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It would be real quick to jump across the brake light switch and see if that is the problem.

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07-14-2014 @ 12:22 PM

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Did you sand the paint off of the steering column to provide a ground to the turn signal switch?

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07-14-2014 @ 5:08 PM

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What is the purpose of the galvanized strip under the signal switch?

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07-15-2014 @ 7:32 AM

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Thanks Charlie, I'll give it a try!

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07-15-2014 @ 7:34 AM

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Yes I did, Carcrazy. Thanks

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40CPE, the turn signal would not mount firmly. so I added the strip of galvanized to firm up the contact. Thanks!

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The brake light switch should have voltage to one side and the other side goes to the turn signal switch. When the turn signal switch is in the neutral position, the connection is directly to the brake lights, in the turn position, the connection for the one side goes through the flasher and then to the brake light, while the other side has a direct connection through the switch.

Make sure that the turn signal switch has a good ground.

Use a test light or meter to check out the connections and switch. If you can post your wiring diagram, we would know the wire colors used for each function and could be more helpful.

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07-16-2014 @ 10:02 AM

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TomO,
Thank you for your comments.I'm using a 900 Series 7-wire Switch from Ron Francis. Front left is yellow, front right is green, left rear is orange, right rear is brown, red to hot wire brake switch, black to flasher feed, blue to flasher power source. I'll keep checking with your great suggestions in mind.
Alan

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Alan,

If you connect the red wire to a voltage source, your brake lights should come on with the switch in the neutral position. If not connect the voltage source to the brown wire and then to the orange wire to see if the lights come on. if they do, the problem is in the the switch.

Tom

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