 turn signal/brake switch?
I was pulled over for a speeding ticket last week. On top of the
ticket, I got another equipment repair ticket for non-working
brake lights. I guess it wasn't my day.
I have a 95 Lumina. 3.1L
The top center dome brake light works, but the two lower lights
do not come on when the brakes are applied. I checked the bulbs,
connections, fuses, and everything seems to be in order. Both
filment of the bulb comes on for turn signal/headlight respectively,
so the connection to the bulb themselves are good. I did some
research, and it seems that the turn signal/brake light switch
may be to blame here, as it is supposed to perform dual functions
and switch between brake lights and flashing turn signals, so if
it fails, the symptom would be as I had observed, that being
everything seems to work fine, but the 2 lower brake lights just
don't come on when the brakes are applied.
My question is, does this sound reasonable?
Also, what do I tell the parts department at the dealership I want?
turn signal/brake light switch?
BTW, where is this switch located? I don't normally work on cars,
but I'm an electrical engineer, so I figured that I should try to
work out an electrically related problem on my own car.
TIA for any help.
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