In a message dated 1/3/2012 3:44:43 PM Central Standard Time,
JGILLIS@tcd.ie writes:
> As usual ye guys hit the nail, quick trip to the garage, ignition on,
> push
> brake pedal, pop goes the fuse. I had a quick look at the connections,
> look
> OK, how do I trace this?
>
Check the easy stuff first. I recommend the Headlamp Technique suggested
earlier by Randall. Then you can test at will without worrying about running
out of fuses.
Disconnect the brake lamp wire from the brake lamp switch and test. If the
lamp stays off the switch is good. Reconnect the switch and then
disconnect the brake lamp wire at each brake lamp and test. If the lamp stays
off
when one lamp is disconnected but lights up with it is reconnected that is the
culprit.
If the lamp lights with either or both lamps disconnected then you have a
harness short to ground. This can be a bit of a bugger if the interior has
been installed. Check the harness where ever it is secured to the body by
those steel tabs. The insulation may heave been cut by the sharp cut edge.
Good luck
Dave
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