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49 custom tudor brake light question
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cwaszczyk |
07-31-2020 @ 1:42 PM
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Thank you I’ll start with checking connectionss and grounds.
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JayChicago |
07-31-2020 @ 8:38 AM
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"when I turn on the parking lights the ds gets dimmer and the ps does get brighter." Based on that symptom, my guess is a poor path to ground on the ds tail/stop light. Path to ground is from the light bulb base to the socket, socket to the tail light housing, housing to the body. Something loose/dirty in that path.
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nelsb01 |
07-30-2020 @ 9:37 PM
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There are a number of things to check. First question is what type brake fluid are you using? If using silcone brake fluid, your stop light switch could be not working correctly as silcone brake fluid likes to destroy the internals of the switch. Next, is check the wire connections under the dash. Above the steering wheel you will find a large group of wires and connectors. One of those connections goes to the tail lights. I used to have bad working tail lights and tried everything, but it ended up being a loose connection under the dash. And, of course there is the ground issue. With the tail lights acting like you say, it most likely is a grounding issue, so check all the connections and also check to see if the screws and nuts are dirty at the tail light units. This is just a start and i know that others will have more to add.
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cwaszczyk |
07-30-2020 @ 3:41 PM
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I was checking my brake lights because I thought that the fuse was blown and they weren't working. Found out they are just needed more pressure on the pedal. I did notice that the drivers side seems to come on later than the passenger side. Also when I turn on the parking lights the ds gets dimmer and the ps does get brighter. Any ideas? Could it just be a wrong bulb? I will swap them to check but anything else? Any input would be great. TY
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