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#90690 03/14/2004 2:46 AM
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Bolts,
I just re-wired the truck (59 generator) and when I hit the brakelights only one works with the headlights on.
Also it seems weird that the tailights seem to be the brightest and the brake lights are dimmer.

The wiring all checks out so I'm thinking its a stoplight switch going bad.

Any ideas, experiences?

#90691 03/14/2004 5:05 AM
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got turn signals? might be wired in wrong - stop lite sw NOT going - either works or not [or sometimes, but not part way or backwards], if the brake lites are dimmer it's because you've got the wires reversed [it's the bulb elements that determine the bright/dim] - do both brake lites work w/ headlites off? does headlite dimmer sw work right?

wait - switch taillite bulbs, or replace bulb on side brake lite doesn't work [should always have spare bulb in glovebox anyway, right?], see if that helps, then fix the bright/dim problem [prolly switch wires at rear of frame where there should be connector plugs,or under cab, check the plugs that are there underneath driver side, make very sure the grounds on the taillights are solid, and the ground from frame to bed - see if it's still not right - have a stiff drink and report back in the mornin! grin was this a repop wire kit, or DIY?

Bill


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#90692 03/14/2004 9:58 PM
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We figured it out.
I turned on the perklights and found which wire feeds running/parklights and matched it to the wire that powered the (dimmer) element of the bild.. Then the ofer wire fed current to the (brighter) element when the turnsignal or brakes were applied. basically they were wired backwards.

Brain fart after hours of re-wiring.
Everything is working good now!!
thanks for the reply,
JasonM


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