| Slant Six Forum https://slantsix.org/forum/ |
|
| Brake Light /Turn Signal problem https://slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59992 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | Ron Lechner [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brake Light /Turn Signal problem |
I have a 64 valiant convertible. Both left and right Rear turn signals work but only left brake light works. Anyone know what I should look at first to rectify? |
|
| Author: | Reed [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Right brake light bulb would be where I would start. |
|
| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
The same filament in the same bulb is used for the brake light and rear turn signal functions; the OP says the left and right rear turn signals both work, so it's not a faulty bulb. It's a faulty turn signal switch. The power for the brake lights goes through the turn signal switch; that's how those bulbs do double-duty as brake/turn signal. When the switches wear out, one of the first symptoms is loss of one brake light. Install a good quality new turn signal switch and the problem will go away. |
|
| Author: | Reed [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
And then I would wait for Dan to correct my too-quick-to-judgment and incorrect diagnosis.  I am getting over a nasty flu bug or I would have remembered that the filament for the brakes and turn signal is the same. I will go back to lurking mode until my head is completely clear. 
|
|
| Author: | Ron Lechner [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Thanks for the advice. I assumed it may be something related to a dual function switch. I will try to find a new switch. One more question. What if you are born on second base ? |
|
| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
That work has already been done for you -- just click the red "new turn signal switch" text in my post above, and you'll be taken to the right page to source a good new switch. |
|
| Author: | wjajr [ Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Quote: What if you are born on second base ?
Same assumption except a life time of whining being robed of a triple. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC-08:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|