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Old Sep 27, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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So I noticed last week my drivers side brake lights were not working. I assume ok no way 2 bulbs burn out at once so maybe ground.

finally checked it out today. Everything on the passenger side works as it should.

drivers side:
no brake lights
parking lights work
turn signal works
no hazard lights.

By myself so I can’t check for power with brakes but checked hazards and no power to drivers side

ideas? Could it be in the column ( I swapped a telescopic in a few months ago) and that is the only change to the car
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i would check the harmonica connector if thats the case. I would suggest checking grounds i you did have power but with no power to one side only it sounds like a wiring issue. I would look at the connector in the harness. Check for power going into and out of it. You should be able to check that by yourself or make something to hold the brake pedal down for the brake lights. I bought a cheap pedal holder off of ebay that woorks great
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Fixed. When I swapped in the tele column it needed a new turn signal switch. New aftermarket switch wasn’t making contact. Quick bend fixed that
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Fixed. When I swapped in the tele column it needed a new turn signal switch. New aftermarket switch wasn’t making contact. Quick bend fixed that
Thanks for the cure...somone else will need it sooner or later!
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