95 Aurora - High Mount Brake light Not Working

[RLT]

Someone mentioned to me this week that my high mount brake light was not working. No big deal, just a burned out bulb I assumed. Well, I replaced the bulbs (two bulbs) and it still does not work. The sockets look fine, no corrosion. The wiring that I can see looks good. I used a volt meter & found I'm getting no juice at the socket . . ? I did a quick search on this forum but didn't see a similiar scenario/solution. Is there an in line fuse or something else simple I should check. I'm thinking this should be an easy fix & am frustrated I can't figure it out. Any help greatly appreciated. By the way, my lower brake lights are working fine.

Rob

[RLT]

Well, after pulling apart a few things I found the culprit & easily solved my problem. The wire bundle leading from the high mount brake lights plugs into a connector behind the upper back seat -- near the top of the seat on the passengers side. The connector was unplugged.
I had some work down a few months ago & I'm guessing the mechanic took out the rear seat and the connection came free. In fact, as you work to replace the seat back I can see how the wires might get snagged & the connection pulled apart.
I hope this info helps someone in the future . . . This is a great forum, I don't have many occasions to post info but have sure learned a great deal by being a regular reader. Many thanks to all the contributors.

Rob

[ABPcolumbus]

Rob,
How do you get to the high mount brake light to replace the bulbs? I've got a 97" Aurora with one side of the high mount brake light burnt out.
Thanks,
Tony

[peeweewasblue]

The original post is really old but here is the answer to your problem.

In the trunk under the brake light area there is a plastic panel. Remove the push pin clip on the passenger side and rotate the cover out of the way. The light sockets are twist in type mounts.