* No Brakes Lights Please Help...

Pete77 · 06-11-2006, 03:58 PM

I am currently working on my 1972 Cutlass trying to do everything before I get it on the road. I have no brakes lights. I changed the stop light switch and still nothing. My lights work regularly just do not flash when I apply the brakes. Any ideas would be great I don't want to get rearended. thanks alot

texasred · 06-11-2006, 04:05 PM

Fuse?

Do the tail ligts work when the lights are on?

C.J.

Pete77 · 06-11-2006, 04:23 PM

all lights work, but i have no brakes lights, They do not brighten up when I apply the brake. same with the lights off. I did a search on the net and came across some stuff for old GM's and people are suggesting the turn signal switch? Not sure though.

texasred · 06-12-2006, 03:27 AM

turn signals don't work either?

Pete77 · 06-12-2006, 07:22 AM

no they do work but from what i have read the brake lights work through the turn signal switch and the turn signals can work and the brake lights dont.

texasred · 06-12-2006, 06:23 PM

You are correct, but it's a long shot. A few more questions...
Do your front turn signals work?
Do your 4-way flashers work?
Does your "key left in the ignition" buzzer and horn work?

C.J.

Surfrat67 · 06-13-2006, 08:33 PM

Im having the same problem. Havent tried to fix it yet as I just dropped my motor in and its on the list. This should help I hope....

Pete77 · 06-14-2006, 03:20 PM

yes sir all turn signals, flashers and annoying buzzer work. So what do you think? It may be the turn signal? thanks again for all the help

texasred · 06-14-2006, 07:07 PM

Last stop...check for voltage at the stop lamp switch (orange wire).

If it's not that...I'm afraid I'd start looking at that turn signal switch.

Get a Chassis Shop Manual (forget Chiltons and Haynes) on ebay. It'll pay for itself!

C.J.

06-11-2006, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pete77 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	* No Brakes Lights Please Help... I am currently working on my 1972 Cutlass trying to do everything before I get it on the road. I have no brakes lights. I changed the stop light switch and still nothing. My lights work regularly just do not flash when I apply the brakes. Any ideas would be great I don't want to get rearended. thanks alot

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06-11-2006, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Fuse? Do the tail ligts work when the lights are on? C.J.

06-11-2006, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pete77 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	all lights work, but i have no brakes lights, They do not brighten up when I apply the brake. same with the lights off. I did a search on the net and came across some stuff for old GM's and people are suggesting the turn signal switch? Not sure though.

06-12-2006, 03:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	turn signals don't work either?

06-12-2006, 07:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pete77 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	no they do work but from what i have read the brake lights work through the turn signal switch and the turn signals can work and the brake lights dont.

06-12-2006, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	You are correct, but it's a long shot. A few more questions... Do your front turn signals work? Do your 4-way flashers work? Does your "key left in the ignition" buzzer and horn work? C.J.

06-13-2006, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Surfrat67 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	Im having the same problem. Havent tried to fix it yet as I just dropped my motor in and its on the list. This should help I hope....

06-14-2006, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pete77 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	yes sir all turn signals, flashers and annoying buzzer work. So what do you think? It may be the turn signal? thanks again for all the help

06-14-2006, 07:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Last stop...check for voltage at the stop lamp switch (orange wire). If it's not that...I'm afraid I'd start looking at that turn signal switch. Get a Chassis Shop Manual (forget Chiltons and Haynes) on ebay. It'll pay for itself! C.J.