Why is my brake and turn signal not working?
Before you do that, you will need to connect a scanner that can communicate with the BCM. Believe it or not, you could have a BCM code that is stopping your brake and turn signal lights from working. Most people don’t have access to a scanner that can access the BCM, so you will most likely need to book an appointment with us to do this.
Why is my rear brake light not working?
The rear brake light and turn signal is not working on the driver side. I have replaced the bulbs and the connectors but to no avail. I checked the fuses and they are fine as well. When I take my electronic key and unlock the truck the driver rear lights will not light up but when I lock the doors it does light up in the back.
Why is the right turn signal light not working?
Back probe the wire that supplies power to the right turn signal lights; the test light should not light. If the test light illuminates, replace the switch. Repeat the test, but this time operate the switch so the right turn signals light.
What to do if rear turn light is not working?
If you get a small strip of 400 grit sandpaper and rub it on the contact surfaces in the bulb socket, that will probably get you working. If that doesn’t do the trick, you have to get a test light or a meter and go hunting for the interruption.
Why are my turn signals not working at all?
Dirty bulb sockets: If dirt or debris gets into the turn signal socket, it can interrupt contact between the socket and the bulb. This can make turn signals work intermittently, or not at all. Oxidization can also cause this issue, effectively interrupting the circuit.
What is causing my brake lights to not work?
- and it’s easy to understand why.
- a switch is triggered to send a signal to the lights out back that it’s time to turn on.
- Blown Fuse.
- Bad Socket.
What would make your brake lights not work?
Lack of power to the brake lights can include: Burned out brake light bulb. Blown brake light fuse. Broken wire in the harness. Poor connection at the bulb socket. Body control module (BCM) shorted. Brake light switch not working. Turn signal or multi function switch failure.
Why are the tail lights not working?
Tail lights do not work when the headlight switch is activated. As noted above, different automotive manufacturers have different tail lamp bulb configurations. In many cases when the lights don’t work when the headlight is turned on, it is caused by a burnt out or short circuited tail lamp bulb.
Why are the brake lights on my car not working?
Both rear Running lights work. The green wire with red strip on left side gets no power all the way up to the front speaker kick panel. BUT, when I check for power at the brake light light switch, power is on one side of switch, then I press pedal down, power on other side.
Why are the brake lights on my GMC Sierra not working?
GMC Sierra Questions – Why won’t my turn signal and brake lights on the rear of the truck wor… – CarGurus rear turn signals and brake lights don’t work. no power in yellow wire all the way to the firewall. everything under dash works right, looks right, indicator lights work and front lights work fine.
What causes my brake lights to stop working?
Why do your brake lights work but not your tail lights?
The possible reasons for brake lights not working but tail lights are: Blown out light bulbs are the most common reason for why the brake lights not working but the tail lights are. Remove the screws from the bulb lens (which you can access through the trunk or see your vehicle repair manual to get the exact location).