On my 94 Buick regal my brake lights dont work when i press on the brake... all other lights work including the turn signal lights but when i keep taping it it works....Why... and how can i fix this,,,thank you
2006-11-19 13:38:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Either your brake pedal switch is defective, or the relay on the pedal is going out.
2006-11-19 13:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it's the brake light switch. It's a plunger-type switch under the dash, behind the brake pedal where the arm connects to the firewall.
Secondarily, have you checked your fuses?
Got enemies or rodents in the area? Perhaps the wires leading to the rear lights have been cut.
Did you check the bulbs themselves? Did you recently have some sort of other electrical problem that could have burnt out the bulbs, or the various systems in between your alternator, battery, computer, fuse box, wiring?
2006-11-19 13:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 91 Buick regal same problem move the turn signal switch while putting your foot on the brake have someone behind the car to let you know if brake lights come on if they do then your turn signal switch is bad.because when you make a turn and apply the brake it cuts out the brake light so the turn signal can flash
2006-11-19 14:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by glenwltrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a fluid pressure switch that needs to sense a certain amount of fluid force in the line before the brake lights can come on this seems really far fetched to me but it is a possibility. especially since you said after you tap the pedal a few times it comes on, also there is usually a switch on the master cylinder that sences when the brakes are applied. thats the best i can tell ya.
2006-11-19 13:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it probably a bad lead or ground going to the light try tracing the wires or grounding it out to the other brake light to troubleshoot it,or it can be a filament on the actual light is going out if the new ground doesnt work replace the bulb after that trace the wires back to your fuse block and make sure everything is in order.good luck
2006-11-19 13:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by d66impala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new brake pedal switch. they're fairly cheap $12.
Easy to replace too.
But first, pull the fuse and look at it for corrosion on the spade ends.
2006-11-19 13:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you look just behind your brake pedal you will see a little box with a switch it may just need to be tighten or replaced you can go to your local auto parts store and get and a new one. it shouldnt be no more than about $15.00.
2006-11-19 13:45:34 · answer #7 · answered by Scott P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely the brake pedal switch try some wd-40 first
2006-11-19 13:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋