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I have a 1998 gmc sonoma my brake Lights dont work but everything else does except the right blinker changed bulbs didn't help

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Check brake light fuse first. If ok, the brake light switch at the brake pedal may be defective. Try wiggling the switch to see if the brake lights work. If not, disconnect the wiring connecter and if it is just 2 wires cross them over and see if the brake lights come on. If they do, the brake light switch is bad. If wiggling the switch makes the brake lights work, I would suggest a brake light switch as well

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SOURCE: Brake lights don't work.

Brake lights do not work. Turn signals do work.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 18, 2009

SOURCE: No dashboard lights or tail lights but I got Blinkers and brakes

most like u have a blown fuse most of the time in cars they connect the tail light and instrament lights to 1 fuse

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  • Posted on Aug 17, 2010

SOURCE: 1998 gmc sierra-no brake lights,bulbs

Try this possibilities to locate the fault. First get your voltmeter or 12v test lamp out. Check the 30 amp Brake (#2) maxi fuse in the under hood junction box.Fuse should have 12v at both sides at all times.
If okay proceed.
Go to the brake light switch. The orange wire should have 12v at all times. The white wire should have 12v when stepping on the brake.
If okay, proceed.
Next thing is the brake lamp relay in the underhood fuse box. Swap the relay with one that looks just like it and recheck the brake light operation. If the relay is no good replace it.
If the relay is swapped and still not working, see if you can feel the relay clicking when someone else steps on the brake pedal.

batt is power from the maxi fuse 12v all times
sls is the white wire from the brake switch 12v with brake applied.
gnd is body ground 0v all times
mfs goes to the multi function switch 12v with relay activated
the circuit is simple—power from the brake light switch white wires turns on the relay which then sends power back to the multifunction switch for distribution to the rear lights.
if you jump terminals batt and mfs the brake lights should come on.
If you have no power at terminal sls with the brake applied then you have a wiring fault white wire between the brake light switch and the relay
Thanks. Keep updated for any more query. You can rate this solution and show your appreciation.

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Fixing the wiring to a tail light on a 1998 GMC Sonoma typically involves a few steps. Here's a general guide on how to fix the wiring:

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Check the Fuse: Check the fuse for the tail lights in the fuse box under the hood or in the cab. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage.

Inspect the Wiring: Inspect the wiring between the tail light and the fuse box for any damage or breaks. If there's damage, you may need to replace the wiring.

Test the Circuit: Use a test light or a multimeter to test the circuit. Start by connecting the test light or multimeter to the positive wire (usually red) and then touch the negative wire (usually black). If the test light illuminates or the multimeter shows a reading, the circuit is working.

Check the Ground: Check the ground wire (usually black) for any damage or breaks. If there's damage, you may need to replace the ground wire.

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