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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: SuicidalPenguin on May 23, 2006, 01:04:27 AM

Title: Finicky Brake Lights
Post by: SuicidalPenguin on May 23, 2006, 01:04:27 AM

Alright... brake lights didn't work, so i replaced the brake light switch.  Worked fine... for about 3 days.  Now they're off again.  How many grounds effect the brake lights, or would it be something wrong with the switch connections or something (signals and running lights work fine, hazards don't but i'm guessing it's just the fuse, i'll replace later today).

Also front marker lights don't work, and front passenger signal stays on but blinks brighter when on.  Is all this related by any change?

Any help would be appreciated guys.

Title: Finicky Brake Lights
Post by: midnightcowboy on May 23, 2006, 05:05:29 PM

had the same thing in the YJ. check your wires right at the switch ont he connector. i had one with corrosion on it and when i wiggled it the wire fell right off the connector..

good luck

<this is for the brake light problem>

Title: Finicky Brake Lights
Post by: Dragonmaster on May 23, 2006, 06:58:17 PM

Have to say wires at the signal stock or the stock itself are bad.

Title: Finicky Brake Lights
Post by: SteveO on May 25, 2006, 02:15:38 PM

Are you wired up for trailer lights?  If you have a converter for trailer lights they will go bad and do what you describe.  My left signal comes on when I hit the brakes because of mine. ....Steve