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Old July 2nd, 2009, 7:27 PM
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I have a 1995 1500 Z71. Both of my brake lights wouldnt come on but the center brake light above the cab would. I found out that it was just a burnt fuse so I replaced it and it worked. Then found out the next day that the lights were out again and it was another fuse that failed. Any suggestions why? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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Sounds like you got a short somewhere check out the wiring on the brake lights.
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Take a close look at the sockets, they fail often. Also I have heard of entire cars being take apart to look for a short without someone checking the obvious first. Try 2 new bulbs first.
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unhook the tail light assemblies and see if it still blows fuses if it does then start at the back and work your way forward, if not then its a process of elimination. one risky but efective way is to put a piece of wire in place of the fuse, hold on the brake pedal and wait for the smoke, i am not responsible for fires and only use as a last resort
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Was it "another fuse" or "the fuse i used to replace the first one?"
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