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Re: [ihc] Attention Wire Heads : A "Signal" For Help!



At 5:05 PM -0600 12/15/03, Peter Ferris wrote:
HI All,

It seems I still have wiring issues on the my tail lights. Here's the deal,
as succinctly as I can state it:

1)  The FRONT signals are a-ok at all times. Running lights/signals work as
desired.
2)  ALL REAR turn signals work.
3)  NO RIGHT REAR (Passenger side) running or brake light.
4)  NO LEFT REAR (Driver side) brake light.

Fresh 1157 bulbs, properly inserted, on both sides.

Examined & cleaned any obvious potential ground probs (ground tab on tail
lights, cleaned & sprayed module connector (black plug/socket connector).

IIRC, The primary players were a brown, black and red wire. Also, I _think_
on the plug connector, there was one more socket than plugs or vice-versa.
It seemed one side was solid (or almost so), but the other side was composed
of 2 or more 'clumps'.  Soo, it seemed to me there was more than one
possible way to plug in some of the individual plugs into the socket(s).
There were also two (or 3?) different DIAMETER plugs/holes.  So SOME of the
guesswork can be eliminated (i.e.: The big plug won't go in the small hole,
etc.) - but just curious. Can I say, "If the plug fits, it's ok to plug it
there" (keep it clean, boys & girls!)? Or is it very possible to "haywire"
the brake lights to the signal lights, or whatever?


And I haven't even mentioned back-up lights...

Meanwhile, any help & tips appreciated!

--Pete
Pete,

I think you can find a wiring diagram on the Binder Bulletin FAQ.

As you probably know, the brake and the turn signal use the same filament, so you must have a connection to the back for the turns. So, are we looking at the brake light switch or something specifically serving the brake lights? I think so.

On the right side it sounds as if you might have a ground problem. Run a jumper and see.

John
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John Hofstetter
www.goldrush.com/~hofs



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