Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 00:50:08 GMT From: sjcrowenopsams.com (Steve Crowe) Subject: Re: Brake Lights
On 21 Feb 1998 19:18:43 GMT, "Joe" <joseph.mcdonaldnopsamdnet.att.net> wrote: >I have a 1984 SAAB 900s. When I step on the brakes the rear turn signals >and backup lamps come on but not the brake lights. Also, both turn signal >indicators on the dash board light up when I step on the brakes or put the >car in reverse. Anyone have any insight to this problem? > Hi Joe, You have a classic ground problem at one or both of the rear taillight assemblies. If you inspect the connectors at the back to light assemblies, I am sure you will find the ground wire melted/corroded. The fix is to perform a ground bypass. Drill a small "1\8 inch or so" hole in the back of the assemblies and thread in a piece of 14 gauge wire. Attach the wire to the ground bus via soldier or a self tapping screw. Now ground the wire to the car body. This should fix the problem. Good luck, Steve Crowe CMAT L1, Saab Qualified Tech sjcrowenopsams.com
