Brake light issues - update

[tsang]

Apparently the brake lights work fine when the headlights are not on. Again, when the headlights are on and the brake pedal is depressed the third brake light comes on but the lower two do not - tail lights also go out. Any info appreciated.

[2eyefishclaw]

follow the instructions I posted previously this will take care of your problem

[tsang]

Originally Posted by 2eyefishclaw

follow the instructions I posted previously this will take care of your problem

I'll give anything a shot but what do cheap, factory bulbs have to do with an intermittent problem. Seems to me that either the bulbs are blown or they're not.

[2eyefishclaw]

wrong about the bulbs the problem I have seen with them is that the fillaments inside of the bulbs sometimes stretch guess from heat they will touch and short together

[tsang]

Originally Posted by 2eyefishclaw

wrong about the bulbs the problem I have seen with them is that the fillaments inside of the bulbs sometimes stretch guess from heat they will touch and short together

How's that relate to the headlights being on or off?

[tsang]

Originally Posted by 2eyefishclaw

follow the instructions I posted previously this will take care of your problem

I have to admit that, although willing to try, I was somewhat doubtful. Got up this morning, pulled the light assemblies, inspected and reinstalled the old bulbs after bending out the terminals and ops checked the system. Everything appears to function properly. If you ever find yourself in the Athens, GA area let me know and I'll buy you the beverage of your choice - two if you can help find the lower, driver's side screw that I dropped.

Thanks for the help

[Dober89]

I had the exact same problem on my rodeo and I just changed the bulbs and all is well now