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sharkdog
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no brake lights/turn signals

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High folks, Just looking for some basic help trucks been siting a long while though I am close to having it back on the road.
as above the turn signals and brake lights don't work yet the headlights/running lights(taillights ect...) do work and the the 4 ways only flash at the front. I tried a new brake switch but that did nothing. plan on trying a new fuse/relay thing that's mounted just under the dash there. Hoping that works other wise any sugestions? Obviously I will take the steering wheel off and check the switch on the column(just have to figure out how cause its a later wheel off 71/72 with the horn mechanism over the bolt). Is there any simple connections/ground I can check( trying to avoid skimming through wiring diagrams)? Anyway thanks Again

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Re: no brake lights/turn signals

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The brake lights go through the turn signal switch .
chances are it's dirty and needs cleaning ,a test light and volt meter are your best options.
there are similar question in recent posts down below with links.
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Re: no brake lights/turn signals

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:yt:

But might as well plan on replacing the TSS as they fail normal use that many years later.
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Re: no brake lights/turn signals

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If your truck has a trailer hitch, check the wiring job. People do terrible things to tail light wires, then cover it all with plastic tape.
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