OK so here's the situation I have turn, park, and brake lights working on the rear driver side but on the passenger side I only have turn and park. Any ideas?
Dodgevanman
01-05-2007, 07:22 AM
Sounds like a possible problem in the turn signal switch. The brake light circuit runs through it.
77Utiline
01-05-2007, 01:05 PM
That's what I thought but the T/S works just fine. I would think that if the switch had an issue so would the signal.
B-300
01-05-2007, 09:03 PM
A bad ground at the bulb will also cause problems. Check to see if the dash both work. If they both work, apply brakes. If eitherone lights-up it's probably a bulb ground.
Also try the E-flashers to check all turn signal bulbs.
--B-300--
Howard78
01-05-2007, 10:28 PM
I know this is going to sound stupid, but I would suggest changing the other bulb on the other side. I always change bulbs in pairs. I had a car one time that was exibiting the same symntons you decribe, and it turned out to be the OTHER bulb was the culprit.
Short of that, I would look for bad grounds on the socket housings.
Chump
01-06-2007, 02:30 AM
Another mystery of Mopar life. :crazy:
Lets forget the turn signal works for now and check for voltage at both of these pins on the turn signal switch connector when the brake pedal is depressed. You may also want to check/replace all 4 1157 bulbs, 2 in front turn signals and the 2 in rear. See what you get on the voltage check.
Also try the hazard switch as mentioned above.
77Utiline
01-06-2007, 04:31 AM
A bad ground at the bulb will also cause problems. Check to see if the dash both work. If they both work, apply brakes. If eitherone lights-up it's probably a bulb ground.
Also try the E-flashers to check all turn signal bulbs.
--B-300--
Both work. Brake lights only work on L/S
I know this is going to sound stupid, but I would suggest changing the other bulb on the other side. I always change bulbs in pairs. I had a car one time that was exibiting the same symntons you decribe, and it turned out to be the OTHER bulb was the culprit.
Short of that, I would look for bad grounds on the socket housings.
It doesn't sound stupid. I do the same thing. But now here is the kicker BOTH housings etc. are new and have a good ground and power for T/S, Tail, but not brake.
Another mystery of Mopar life.
Lets forget the turn signal works for now and check for voltage at both of these pins on the turn signal switch connector when the brake pedal is depressed. You may also want to check/replace all 4 1157 bulbs, 2 in front turn signals and the 2 in rear. See what you get on the voltage check.
Also try the hazard switch as mentioned above.
All four 1157's are brand new and all filaments are OK. The only thing I have yet to check is the T/S connector as has been stated prior to posting this I wasn't 100% on the switch do to the fact that I do have both T/S. I will be checking it in the A.M. and post the findings. I have a feeling though I will be searching for a T/S switch tomorrow also. Thanks for the input.
~Steve
Chump
01-06-2007, 04:41 AM
Yeah, that's why I mentioned to check the voltage at the 2 wires indicated with the brake pedal depressed...if it's not on both wires than the switch is bad internally. This would be the fastest way to find out whats goin on.
If you can't find a switch, let me know and I will help.
77Utiline
01-07-2007, 05:01 AM
Got a new T/S switch both brake lights work now thanks.
Steve
Chump
01-07-2007, 11:57 AM
Good deal!!! Can you believe that there is a guy in TX with almost the same problem on another forum? He is gonna look for a switch today. Small world! :werd:
