Brake Light and Turn Signal Problem
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3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Wantagh New York
Brake Light and Turn Signal Problem
I have a problem with my 76. My right hand brake and signals work great but the left hand has a strange problem. If I step on the brakes I get brake lights on both sides, If I turn on the parking lights or the left hand turn signal and step on the brake the left side goes out, but the right side works fine. the ground for the light is good I even ran a wire from the tail light to the neg on battery. I also noticed that some times the left hand directional indicator light on the cluster is on even if the switch is off with key on. I have looked at the wiring diagram and it looks to me the turn signal switch is bad. Has anyone ever heard of this problem? Kurt
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: CA
Originally Posted by 71prostreet
I have a problem with my 76. My right hand brake and signals work great but the left hand has a strange problem. If I step on the brakes I get brake lights on both sides, If I turn on the parking lights or the left hand turn signal and step on the brake the left side goes out, but the right side works fine. the ground for the light is good I even ran a wire from the tail light to the neg on battery. I also noticed that some times the left hand directional indicator light on the cluster is on even if the switch is off with key on. I have looked at the wiring diagram and it looks to me the turn signal switch is bad. Has anyone ever heard of this problem? Kurt
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2005
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From: Sunnyvale California
I had a similiar problem on a '77. Turned out to be a bad socket and a bad bulb. I am not sure my combination was exactly the same but it sounds similiar. Pretty easy and cheap to try a new socket and bulb first. Should be available at local auto parts store. Got mine at Kragen's.
