brake light wont work
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brake light wont work
The 3rd brake light is the only one that will come on the fuses are ok and I cont find any broken wires the turn signels flash like mad when I turn them on any help would be great
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1. Dumb question..have you tried changing the bulbs ?
2. Have you used a meter in the S/T/T socket, to see if you have power with the brakes on ?
2.1. At the same time, check the L & R Stop / turn circuits in the 4 pin trailer tow adapter with a meter.
The turn signals flashing real fast just clicked with me, that indicates that the flasher circuit cannot see the brake / turn signal element in the circuit.
These 3 things will help with pointing to what is going on.
Additional question :
4. I am guessing the truck will shift out of park, am I correct ?
4.1. This is part of the function for the BOO ( Brake On / Off ) switch, to get the shift interlock to release.
2. Have you used a meter in the S/T/T socket, to see if you have power with the brakes on ?
2.1. At the same time, check the L & R Stop / turn circuits in the 4 pin trailer tow adapter with a meter.
The turn signals flashing real fast just clicked with me, that indicates that the flasher circuit cannot see the brake / turn signal element in the circuit.
These 3 things will help with pointing to what is going on.
Additional question :
4. I am guessing the truck will shift out of park, am I correct ?
4.1. This is part of the function for the BOO ( Brake On / Off ) switch, to get the shift interlock to release.
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I'd be expecting the MFS or its connector to be the fault. It usually is if the BOO is working (3rd light works).
By 2000, the shift interlock was moved to a separate section of the BOO switch and isn't power by the same circuit.
Do the front turn signals work?
Damn, don't have a 2003 EVTM yet. Been downloading the DVD for a month - 5.5 gig on a slooooow circuit. Almost there....
Steve
By 2000, the shift interlock was moved to a separate section of the BOO switch and isn't power by the same circuit.
Do the front turn signals work?
Damn, don't have a 2003 EVTM yet. Been downloading the DVD for a month - 5.5 gig on a slooooow circuit. Almost there....
Steve
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Originally Posted by DANSTER302
any hints on testing? procedure, tools... i can handle mechanical stuff. electrical eats my lunch
Steve