brake light issue mystery `
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sacramento_ford
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brake light issue mystery `
i have a 69 ford.. i had to cut the turn signal and remove it from column, now no brake lights, does the brake lights depend on turn signals to be hooked up in order to work, are they on the same circuit.,???
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sargentrs
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
Everything regarding front and rear turn signals and brake lights route through the turn signal switch and column harness. If you have no turn signal switch you will have no brake lights. It doesn't have to work but the circuits must be there.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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sacramento_ford
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
yeah thanks, I can live with no blinkers but I wanna be able to drive at night and have brake lights...cause drive to work at dusk,people in ca drive like idiots and its a matter of time before my truck gets rear ended
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sargentrs
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
If you can figure out the wiring diagram and color chart you could probably splice together a patch to bypass the turn signal switch.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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sacramento_ford
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
ipicked up a universal trn signalswitch, how to install it , I dont know
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sargentrs
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
I had one of those on my (ahem 
) '62 Chevy step side by in the early '80s. IIRC, it wasn't difficult to install. Good luck!
) '62 Chevy step side by in the early '80s. IIRC, it wasn't difficult to install. Good luck!Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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tbone6
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
The new switch is not expensive and is relatively easy to replace, I highly recommend this instead. Post a pic of the wiring diagram from you new switch and I will see if I can help.
Having said that, if you jumper the Green, Yellow/Black, and Red/Black wires at the back of the turn signal switch connector, your brake lights and hazard lights should function.
I will say that I think it is a bad idea to run with turn signals not working. In Florida it will get you a ticket. I guess you can revert back to hanging your arm out the window, but that doesn't work too good in the dark...
"Disclaimer"- I take no responsibility for any damage/injuries/fires/etc. incurred.
Having said that, if you jumper the Green, Yellow/Black, and Red/Black wires at the back of the turn signal switch connector, your brake lights and hazard lights should function.
I will say that I think it is a bad idea to run with turn signals not working. In Florida it will get you a ticket. I guess you can revert back to hanging your arm out the window, but that doesn't work too good in the dark...
"Disclaimer"- I take no responsibility for any damage/injuries/fires/etc. incurred.
t6
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
yeah, kids these days in California have no idea what hand signals are... casue they are texting half the time AND ..uggh why is he sticking is he sticking his arm out like THAT?
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Re: brake light issue mystery `
sacramento_ford wrote:yeah, kids these days in California have no idea what hand signals are... casue they are texting half the time AND ..uggh why is he sticking is he sticking his arm out like THAT?
t6
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