Classic/Antique Car Repair/Brake lights

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Expert: - 7/7/2009


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The driver side brake lights on my 1964 chevy are not working, The turn signals on that side do work though. I went back to the split that is located in the trunk which gives power to the lights located in the trunk deck lid and my test light lights up for everything but the break lights on the drivers side. What would be my next step to try to find out what is wrong? Thanks Ed

Answer
If the directionals work but the stop light does not the most probable cause is a defective turn signal switch.The stop lights and turn signal for each side of the car use the same wire on each side. the directional switch is the splitter for the circuits.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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