osm86sc

i got stopped by a guy today and he told me i didnt have brake lights i got home and checked my bulbs and fuses including my hazard and gauge fuses i have running lights but when i hit the brakes i have no brake lights what so ever i have a 86 sc and it does have the third light on the hatch

osm86sc

i replaced the brake switch under the dash and still no brake lights anyone have a clue on what this could be????? please something would be very appreciated

kcb37

You may have to adjust the switch.
If you have a multimeter, check to see if it has continuity, with the brake applied. (switch unplugged)
If you don't and you have a test light, see if you are getting power to the switch. Then see if you have power thru the switch with the brake applied.
It may be something as simple as a bad ground on the taillights too.

87GTAj

iTrader: (4)

First of all, do you have a third brake light? Does IT come on? If so, I believe I know what your problem is. Attached to the right side of the steering column, down near the pedals, there is a white connector with a bunch of wires hard wired into it. The white one is for the tail light brake lights. Mine got pulled out somehow and I only had my third brake light. Put that wire back in and bingo bango.

87GTAj

iTrader: (4)

This is what I'm talking about.

osm86sc

not even my third light works all are out!!!! there is power at the switch i checked with a light and got a signal response that there is power there just nothing in the rear what and where is the ground wire ran from and what color is it and ill bypass it to see if i can get something i almost got rearended by a cop going into work and this is my only means of transportation as of right now even if that means running a rigged setup from my brake switch!!!!

87GTAj

iTrader: (4)

By switch, do you mean the one on the pedal, or the connection I have pictured? You should look at the connection I posted and make sure the white wire is secure. If not, you can run + from the brake pedal switch and then splice into the + BRAKE wire at each brake light. Splice the stock - wire at each bulb and ground it to the car. That should be a LAST resort though, messing that much with the factory wiring; but you would have brake lights then. Like I said, if you haven't already, check the connection I posted. Mine confused me for a long time until I found that.