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Mark Slavin Posted on Jan 19, 2019

I have a 2000 Chevy cavalier turn signals brake lights and hazerds all stopped working I replaced multifuction switch signal relay and brake switch all fuses are good any ideas what to do

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Did you test the multi function switch? Sometimes they're bad right from the box. Also verify the new switch against the old switch and make sure they're identical. Finally make sure that you didn't accidentally dislodge any of the wires going to the switch. I accidentally pulled one of the wires out just enough that it lost contact.. After pushing on all of the wires I was able to reseat the wires. Good luck.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 05, 2008

SOURCE: No rear brake light / turn signals on 2001 Chevy Cavalier

The problem is the turn signal/headlight/hazard switch assembly on the steering column which the brake light wiring runs through. The part is easy to change and cost about $50 at most parts stores

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Hayward Cowan

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 f150 turn signals and brake lights out. High mast still work

The signal lights work through a relay but the brake lights work through the signal switch, if both are out I think you'll find the problem is the signal switch.

Mike

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: I have A 2000 Chevy 3500 Express Van and the brake

Hi,

When you said that you checked the brake switch, did you check it live? Meaning verified live power to the switch, press switch, and then power came out the other terminal?

If so, also verify zero power on brake press, at the offending brake light bulb terminal. You must verify the test light each time you move it...leave running lights on...

After verifying that there is no power coming, after the brake is pressed, note the wire color and find it where it comes to the steering column and test there... This would eliminate wires and connections between front and the rear of the vehicle, unlikely, but needs to be tested.

After verifying no power at that terminal, then yes the t/s switch is certainly suspece. This may be the time to get a mechanic to verify and replace the switch, there are locks, tilt mechanisms, air bags, column bearings, etc involved. Failures risk loss of vehicle control (locking or binding for example.)..

Hope this gets you going in the right direction.

Testimonial: "Thank You. I tried those things and it seemed to be the Emergency Flasher switch in the multi function switch."

Vitally Alcher

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 chevy 1500 brake lights not working

check fuse under hood, batery terminals coroded wire at harness if everything fails run a hot wire to rear brake line with an interuptor.
check the swich under the foot brake.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2009

SOURCE: 99 Chevy Tahoe... Rear turn signals, brake lights, and hazards

I had this problem, and to be honest, it happened to the left side about a week later...it's the board that the bulbs plug into...it's a very common problem with this model. So popular that you can normally get the socket board off the shelf at a parts store! it's extremely simple to replace, and I replaced all the bulbs at the same time!

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