<VV> No Brake Lights

[J R Read_HML]

Does your turn signal lever feel - how do I say this - less than firm?

You need Vi....   Ooops, the problem is likely in the switch.  Try holding 
the switch in either a slight downward or slight upward position - just 
enough that you are sure there is firm contact, but not enough to actually 
turn on the flasher.  Then step on the brake and see if BOTH lights come on 
at the back.  This is not fool proof, but may tell you something.  You may 
need to pull the wheel and adjust or replace the TS switch.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Borrrris at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:09 AM
Subject: <VV> No Brake Lights


> OK - this leaves me baffled.
> No brake lights; but taillights and turn signals work  fine.
> Using a continuity probe, verified that output at the brake  pedal switch 
> is
> good.
> Verified that ground at both taillight housings is  good.
> Verified that current at taillamp socket is there when you  press brake
> pedal.
> Replaced both bulbs = no difference.
> Removed bulbs and tested for current at sockets under all  scenarios (any
> combination of tail, turn  and brakes; with light  switch on or off) All 
> test
> good on the continuity probe INCLUDING BRAKE  LIGHTS.
> Reinstall the bulbs, and I'm BACK TO NO BRAKE LIGHTS (but  turn signals 
> that
> use the same wire and same bulb element work  fine.)
> HUH?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt from L.I. ('66 Monza coupe  110/pg)
>
>
>
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