Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 21:18:17 -0700 From: Kimo Saaby <kimo_saabynopsameja.com> Subject: Re: Apply the breaks, all lights go on!!
Hi Kyle... maybe the connections in the back trunk are corroded. Open the trunk and remove the cardboard piece that covers the tail-lights. Start with the driver side. Carefully pry out the plastic electric connector with all the wires on it. It's got a bunch of electrical connections on it, but it's easy to pry out with a needle nose pliers or a screwdriver - wiggling & prying back & forth... GENTLY. If the contacts look corroded or dirty: clean 'em with spray-on electric cleaner &/or a touch of fine sand paper. That usually works right there. If not, do the passenger side and if that still doesn't work , clean the ground for the wires under that metal piece that runs down the middle of the trunk. I think it all just naturally corrodes because of moisture & time. - Orbitronik Kyle Kontney wrote: > I have a 1985 SAAB 900 Turbo, 4-door that I took on a trip. During my trip, > something wierd happened.... When I apply my brakes, all the directional and > tail lights light up.... Dimly, but they light up. All of them; Reverse, > directional, brake lights and running lights - even the front directional > and turning lights! > > I checked all relays and fuses that were in the fuse area (under hood). Any > clues would help. > > -Kyle