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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 7/4/2008


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WORKING ON 65 MARLIN REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER /BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH NOW HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS PUT OLD SWITCH BACK IN THAT WAS WORKING NOW IT'S NOT WORKING/ALSO NO TURN SINGALS NOW PLEASE HELP  THIS IS MY BOSSES CAR  THANKS PAUL

Answer
Do you have power at the switch? If not, check the fuse and wiring.
Remove the switch, cover the hole with a cloth and have someone slowly apply the brakes. Does fluid come out under pressure?
If not, there's your problem.
Did you bench bleed the master cylinder before installing it?

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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