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Subject:
Re: Brake lights not working 1983 300D
From: "PTinOR" <feequess(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Brake lights not working 1983 300D
Date: 8 Jun 2006 08:49:31 -0700
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kategrindlay(at)gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The brake lights on my car stopped working last week. The bulbs are
> still good, and all of the fuses are still intact. All other lights
> work fine, including the tail lights, blinkers...
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Does anyone know which fuse corresponds to the brake lights on this
> model and year? Maybe I can try replacing it even though they all look
> ok?
Fuses are cheap. replace them first and eliminate that possibility.
Also, clean the fuse holder connection with the eraser of a pencil
before installing the new fuses.
>
> Could it be the brake light switch that`s at the pedal? How do I access
> this and what do I look for?
If you get a manual, it will tell you how to get to the switch. I`m
pretty sure even those awful Haynes manuals have that information.
They`re cheap and at any parts store. If it turns out to be the switch,
you`re going to need the manual to change out the switch.
>
> Is there any particular wiring that might be related that I should
> check?
Make sure someone hasn`t tried wiring in a trailer light package. My
brake lights failed in my TD and in the spare well was a forgotten
trailer wiring harness. Since there was no hitch, I never expected to
find something like that.
>
> Anyone have this problem with their car??
>
> Thanks for your ideas--
> Kate
From: kategrindlay(at)gmail.com
Subject: Re: Brake lights not working 1983 300D
Date: 8 Jun 2006 10:31:19 -0700
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Thanks a lot--
I think it must be a fuse issue, even though the all LOOK ok, it may be
the contacts? I will try starting with this like you suggested, but
dont want to replace all the fuses-- do you know which fuse corresponds
to the brake lights? My fuse box doesnt have a diagram, and the manual
from the auto shop doesnt either. Do you happen to know, are these
standard layouts? My car is an `83 300D
Kate
PTinOR wrote:
> kategrindlay(at)gmail.com wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > The brake lights on my car stopped working last week. The bulbs are
> > still good, and all of the fuses are still intact. All other lights
> > work fine, including the tail lights, blinkers...
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Does anyone know which fuse corresponds to the brake lights on this
> > model and year? Maybe I can try replacing it even though they all look
> > ok?
>
> Fuses are cheap. replace them first and eliminate that possibility.
> Also, clean the fuse holder connection with the eraser of a pencil
> before installing the new fuses.
>
> >
> > Could it be the brake light switch that`s at the pedal? How do I access
> > this and what do I look for?
>
> If you get a manual, it will tell you how to get to the switch. I`m
> pretty sure even those awful Haynes manuals have that information.
> They`re cheap and at any parts store. If it turns out to be the switch,
> you`re going to need the manual to change out the switch.
>
> >
> > Is there any particular wiring that might be related that I should
> > check?
>
> Make sure someone hasn`t tried wiring in a trailer light package. My
> brake lights failed in my TD and in the spare well was a forgotten
> trailer wiring harness. Since there was no hitch, I never expected to
> find something like that.
>
> >
> > Anyone have this problem with their car??
> >
> > Thanks for your ideas--
> > Kate
From: "Tiger" <tiger0002(at)hotmail.comn>
Subject: Re: Brake lights not working 1983 300D
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Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:14:35 -0400
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Pull the fuse out to check...alot of time it is the fuse that look oksy but
corroded and gone when pulle out. Otherwise, it would be your brake switch.
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