Brake lights not working
11-28-08, 12:35 PM
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Brake lights not working
I have an 81 rx-7. Taillights work but when I step on the brake they don't come on. It's not the bolts or the brake switch,both are good. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
11-28-08, 11:13 PM
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check the harness for the lights at the back of the car,behind the Rear carpetting.You could have a Bad harness.Did you check the bulbs or the Sockets?
11-28-08, 11:28 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions but I checked it already and its good. I also checked the bolts, the fuse, brake switch,the groung is good. I'm still troubleshooting through everything. Hope to find it soon so I don't get stopped.
11-29-08, 10:38 AM
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OK. The '81 pulls power for the taillights directly from the battery via the white/red wire if my schematic is correct. Thus if you have no 12V at the 15A fuse or at the switch, then there is a break in the wire. The horn is on the same circuit. Does it work?
11-29-08, 12:39 PM
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My horn is working. I took care of the problem temporarily by running an extra wire from the brake switch to the main brake taillight wire. I still have to get to the bottom of this because now the brake light on the dash is on.
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