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Anonymous Posted on Nov 19, 2010

I have a 1998 Chevy Silverado. When the lights are off, the left rear blinker/brake light does not work and the others do. When the parking lights are on, the left/right rear brake lights are constantly on and neither blinker works. When the lights are on, the left rear blinker/brake light work but the right side and third brake lights do not work. The front blinkers always work. Odd... Any suggestions?

  • Anonymous Aug 10, 2013

    I traced my problem to the turn signal switch inside the steering column. You might have to replace that.

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Yes, on multiple electrical problems like this the first thing is to check the ground circuits, in you case focus on the left rear

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