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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Simple Question
Getting my winter to do list together on my 90 Red #0106. My third brake light has not worked since I purchased the car. Trying to determine if its the bulb or switch. I already spend some time under the dash replacing the clutch master cylinder and being 6'1" and 265 lbs didn't enjoy it a lot. My question is does the third brake light up when the parking lights or lights are turned on or only when the pedal is pushed?
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
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Re: Simple Question
Anytime the pedal is pushed
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 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Eastern Missouri
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Re: Simple Question
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but mine didn't work and it was the brake light switch. I'm 6'1 220 so I had a dealer mechanic put in a new one...
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: INDIANA
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Re: Simple Question
So the only time it lights up is when the pedal is pushed and is not lite when the lights are on.
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Location: Carterville Illinois
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Re: Simple Question
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I would say it is your brake light switch, I just replaced mine. It's not a fun job, but taking the seat out makes it much easier!! Be careful though, since I replaced mine, I now have NO cruise control AND my brake lights tend to stay on after I release the brake pedal  It's a vexing issue I have....
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: INDIANA
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Re: Simple Question
Thanks for the info....now I gotta figure out if I want to mess with it...
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Re: Simple Question
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carterville Illinois
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Re: Simple Question
That is what I'm thinking.....
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mullica Hill, NJ
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Re: Simple Question
I was convinced my problem was the switch.
How could it be possible that ALL of the HCMSL bulbs could be burned out? Guess what? They were all burned out. Glad I saved myself the aggravation and contortions of trying to replace the switch. Moral of the story: Try easy and simple first. Bulbs burn out. Replace them and see what happens.  Marty |
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11-08-2016
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: INDIANA
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Re: Simple Question
Thanks Marty I took off the rear light but was unable to access the bulbs. I could not get the lens to break loose. Any suggestions on getting it off after 26 years..I don't want to break it.
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