1980 Coupe--break lights out---cause?
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1980 Coupe--break lights out---cause?
I know, I know "replace the bulbs" :)
Anyways, I just got the car outta the shop, and the middle bulbs in the rear don't light up at all. The outside bulbs are on, and work for turn signal, but don't get darker when I press the brakes. Thus, no brake lights.
I'm just wondering which of the 4 back lights are supposed to come on/get darker when I press the brakes? Is it just the two center ones?
If so, then that would make sense. In that case, I assume it is just the bulbs, unless two going out at the same time seems suspecious. You guys ever run into other problems with Corvette break light?
Rookie owner here :)
Thanks!
Anyways, I just got the car outta the shop, and the middle bulbs in the rear don't light up at all. The outside bulbs are on, and work for turn signal, but don't get darker when I press the brakes. Thus, no brake lights.
I'm just wondering which of the 4 back lights are supposed to come on/get darker when I press the brakes? Is it just the two center ones?
If so, then that would make sense. In that case, I assume it is just the bulbs, unless two going out at the same time seems suspecious. You guys ever run into other problems with Corvette break light?
Rookie owner here :)
Thanks!
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Re: 1980 Coupe--break lights out---cause? (SaltyNuts)
Corvette break light
Ahhh, you mean Brake light... :lol:
The 2 outside lights are you running, brake, blinker lights.
The 2 inside lights are just for backup lights.
Also, when you step on the brake pedal, (and this is very important) they should get brighter, not darker.....
If yours are not getting brighter, it might be a bulb. but more than likely, it's something to do with the brake switch or the brake light circuit.
DO a little more investigating and let us know what you find.
Ahhh, you mean Brake light... :lol:
The 2 outside lights are you running, brake, blinker lights.
The 2 inside lights are just for backup lights.
Also, when you step on the brake pedal, (and this is very important) they should get brighter, not darker.....
If yours are not getting brighter, it might be a bulb. but more than likely, it's something to do with the brake switch or the brake light circuit.
DO a little more investigating and let us know what you find.
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Re: 1980 Coupe--break lights out---cause? (Desertdawg)
If they only have one level of brightness on the two outside lights (Never get brighter when flashing or with the brakes applied) check to make sure you have the right bulbs installed. They should be #1157.
The two center "lights" are red reflectors with white back up lights.
The two center "lights" are red reflectors with white back up lights.
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Re: 1980 Coupe--break lights out---cause? (SaltyNuts)
I just replaced the brake light switch on my 80. It was a $3 part. All you have to konw is whether or not you have cruise control. The difference is one connection for no cc, two with cc.
