chevrolet venture electrical problems

[pjm47]

I have a 2001 chevy venture and i have checked and replaced the 1 light that was burnt.I still have a problem that when i put the car in reverse i have no reverse light coming on in the right rear of the car..I also have a problem that when my headlights are on and i press on the brake my signal lights on the dashboard light up and if i am going to make a right turn the light will blink fast if i have my foot on the brake and normal when off the brake and no problem with the left turn signal. The signal lights do not light up on the dash when the head lights are off. Any ideas on this would be appriciated.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by pjm47

I have a 2001 chevy venture and i have checked and replaced the 1 light that was burnt.I still have a problem that when i put the car in reverse i have no reverse light coming on in the right rear of the car..I also have a problem that when my headlights are on and i press on the brake my signal lights on the dashboard light up and if i am going to make a right turn the light will blink fast if i have my foot on the brake and normal when off the brake and no problem with the left turn signal. The signal lights do not light up on the dash when the head lights are off. Any ideas on this would be appriciated.

Grounds.
A bad ground will cause electrical feed back.
Just like a bunch of static from a female.
Also make sure it has the right bulbs and none are bad.
Anything been replaced or changed lately?

[pjm47]

I replaced a front signal light his past summer but thats it. Where would i look for the ground in relation to the lights

[cjstew4]

My '97 was doing similar things turns out that it was related to a short in the rear taillight assembly plug. You probably have the typical short in both or one of the supposed weatherproof plugs from the harness plug to the board at your rear tailight assemblies. Check out the black wire from the harness to the plug. On my '97 since this appeared burned/shorted on both plugs on both sides and the fuses were fine, I bypassed getting a new harness or board and labeled each wire from the harness, cut the plug off the harness, stripped and added a connector to each wire, cut around the mating board to its base exposing the 5 prongs. I cleaned themwith emory or sand paper (be careful with the very small prong/lead) and went ahead and slipped the connectors over each one and voila, taillights/break lights worked again. Gooped on clear silicone caulk, let dry overnight and you are done. My cost about $5. Or you can by replacement harnesses or boards, and weather proof with silicone once they work. Let us know which route you took.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by pjm47

I replaced a front signal light his past summer but thats it. Where would i look for the ground in relation to the lights

To find all grounds you will need a good wiring diagram.
But remember every bulb/bulb socket has to be grounded.
First look for bulbs not working or real dim.
And as said plug ins will give problems to.