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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 | Ok I'm trying to get the brake lights going on my new ride. The wiring is horrible, but i think I found one major peoblem... [IMG] http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/dalyman72/0415011516.jpg[/IMG] This is a picture of the brake light switch (I hope...). Aren't there supposed to be 2 wire connected? One wire goes to the brake lights, but the other wire is cut off after the bullet terminal. I ask this becasue there are many wires just hanging around not connected to anything and stuff still works, so is it possible for the brake lights to work without the second wire attached to the switch?
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Alex
57' 3100 (The Bondo Bandit)
Bad rust and worse wiring, but so much fun.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | no the lights will not work without 2 wires on the switch, one from a power source and one to the rear lights - when you press the pedal the switch allows contact to allow power flow to the lights
real good idea when you get a truck with rats nest wiring to either sort it all out properly and get rid of any extra useless stuff or better, just strip it all out and install it all new, you'll really hate it if a fire results from the mess
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 | Thanks Bill.
I will do something about that mess for sure.
Now I have 2 cut wires near the switch to try... I hope nothing blows or catches fire lol
Alex
57' 3100 (The Bondo Bandit)
Bad rust and worse wiring, but so much fun.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | If you intend to do electrical work, buy a multimeter. Check wires for power and ground before connecting anything. Don't just go grabbing wires and putting them together. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 | I have one and did. All good now!
Alex
57' 3100 (The Bondo Bandit)
Bad rust and worse wiring, but so much fun.
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