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foxfire July 2nd, 2009 7:27 PM

brake lights fuses keep failing
 
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.

suzuki-guy July 2nd, 2009 7:30 PM

Sounds like you got a short somewhere check out the wiring on the brake lights.

MDTAHOE July 2nd, 2009 8:22 PM

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.

lukemoore646 July 3rd, 2009 7:42 PM

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

Koffietje July 4th, 2009 7:24 AM

Was it "another fuse" or "the fuse i used to replace the first one?"


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