Brake Light Problem???

[dillon1414]

Can anyone help with this?

I have a 1988 Corvette that I just took in trade. I am trying to get it inspected but the outer brake lights do not work. The center brake light does work. I have check the bulbs and they are fine. The blinkers and running lights all work. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?

Thanks,
Al

 

[dillon1414]

I changed out the brake light switch and the flasher today but it did not make any difference. The middle brake light worked but the outside ones did not. I did notice that the little resister (?) was broken on the brake light switch cradle. Still looking for help as I can not drive the Corvette until I can get it inspected. No brake lights, no inspection sticker. Help needed.

 

[dillon1414]

I forgot to mention that the four-way flashers do not work. I wonder if it is all related?

 

[dillon1414]

Here is a photo of the broken resistor. Is it possible that this is causing the brake lights to not work? If yes, how/where can I get one to replace this broken one?

Hopefully someone will respond.

Thanks

 

[JAKE]

Mine's a 96, so this may not help, but I just spent almost two weeks tracking down an outer turn signal light problem. All other rear bulbs worked normally but the passenger side outer wouldn't flash.

Turned out to be the bulb socket.

The brass part of the bulb was supposed to ground against two little metal strips in the socket. The strips only needed a little prying UP for them to be able to make contact. BINGO!

Jake

 

[dillon1414]

Thanks for the help.