Ok, brake switch been changed twice so there is nothing wrong with the brake switch. Turn lights on both side front and back is been changed so now it all works. Tail light works too. On my Chevy Lumina 1995 have 3 brake lights, one in the middle and two side, my problem is the brake lights on the sides don't come on even when I turn on the lights at night. We done everything now what, only thing I can think of maybe is the ground wire but where is at???
2006-08-06 06:57:45 · 12 answers · asked by rosered1c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
p.s. It would be great if someone can draw me diagram for ground wire?
2006-08-06 07:01:15 · update #1
fuse and blubs all changed
2006-08-06 07:19:45 · update #2
is there a free website for chevy problems?
2006-08-06 07:33:55 · update #3
I don't know for certain but I'll tell you how to check whats the car made to do. The center light only lights when you brake. If you can get at the rear light sockets, then pull out each one, one at a time. Look into the bulb socket. It should have one or two contacts inside. Look at the bulb. It will have only one or two contacts on the base. They have to match. Turn on your parking lights. Make sure they work. Leave them on and turn on the four ways. You should see low and high. Your brake light does not have to work with these. The brake lights could work by thenselves. I'll bet you have the wrong bulbs in at least two sockets. If this doesn't work, you'll need a mechanic. Mark
2006-08-06 07:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by mark w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be a ground wire , the cars chassis is ground. It's either a fuse or a hot wire. If you've already ruled out a fuse problem, have some body do a continuity check from the brake light switch to one of the affected light sockets.
2006-08-06 07:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by phoephus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You now have to track the short or break in the wiring. Each tail light grounds directly to the body or chasis. These wires will be found going from the light to the term. piont back by the lights themselves. since they both dont work when you push the pedal you have a break or short in the hot wire going from the pedal to the lights.
put in a new fuse, if it blows when you push the pedal then it's a direct short. replace that lead wire.
If it's not the fuse then it's a break in the wire. the first place to check is where the wire splits to go to the two lights. chasis wiring harness toward rear of car. If it's not broken there then it's somewhere between there and the pedal switch. replace that lead wire.
2006-08-06 07:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it were a ground problem both lights wound not be out! You have a blown fuse some where or the hot wire to the tail lights is cut or broken, the only way you can find it is start at the light switch and trace the wire every inch of the way back to the tail lights. You may be FORCED to seek help from a qualified automotive wiring specialist!
2006-08-06 07:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok so your running lights and brake lights do not work! Ground wiring is not the cause unless your car has been rear-ended. There is a light control module located under the dash have the diode in the module check that is usually the problem with that year and make of car!
2006-08-06 07:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by rookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ground wire is going to be in the trunk, behind the panel, next to the trunk latch, the one welded to the body, it will be a comon ground for several things. this is where gm commonly put grounds in the trunk. if not is should be somewhere on the rear panel or by the left fenderwell, the third brakelight is grounded right below where it mounts most of the time
2006-08-06 07:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and see if it has tail lamp connector plates. It would be the bar you have top unbolt to get to the light bulbs them self. Also the headlight switch might be causing your problem if it is tied in to the system
2006-08-06 17:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"AGAIN"!!!!! as U stated Your BRAKE lights don't come on the SIDES when U turn on the Lights AND they WON"T because BRAKE lights ARE NOT on the side...They are on the REAR of the Vehicle...BUTT,, if it was ME I would L00K (0-0) @ the Turn-signal Harness because brake-light wires [& others] run through it !!! "AGAIN"!!!!! ESPECIALLY IF U HAVE A TILT STEERING COLUMN or wheel , & if the rag joint is bad or steering coupler is worn out U can have light problems also !!!!!!"AGAIN"
2006-08-06 07:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ground wire is conected to the frame under the rear bumper
2006-08-06 12:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you check the fuses? some times thats the problem
2006-08-06 07:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by Shasta W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋