Hi folks!
I'm hoping someone can help me out by pointing the way to a wire harness
diagram for a 1996 Regal 4 dr (3.8 L).
Here is the problem....I was told my brake lights were not working except
for the one in the rear window. I confirmed this, all else was fine. I
proceeded to check the bulbs (I changed them all out last month) they were
all ok. I took it to my brother's place to use his multimeter to check the
connections. All the plugs appeared ok but after checking, the park,
markers, running lights and dashboard lights stopped working in both front
and rear. I checked the plug in the trunk and it does not appear they are
getting any power. Right now, only the headlights, turn signals, emergency
flashers, backing lights, and rear window brake light are working. The
brake lights themselves are working intermittently. I checked the fuses but
they all appear ok. The Chiltons book I have does not have good enough
diagrams for me to figure this out. Any help or ideas would be greatly
appreciated.
Liz

Liz wrote:
The Chiltons books aren't much good for that sort of thing. You need to get the
Helm book, probably purchasable online.

---Bob Gross---

Liz wrote: (1996 Regal 3.8 L).

Turn signals work OK.
Brake lights are working intermittently.
Brake lights in rear window work OK.
Any help or ideas appreciated.
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Problem may be a bad turn signal switch.

Brake lights use same bulbs as turn signals.
Brake pedal switch sends power to turn
signal switch in steering column.
Turn signal switch position decides whether
to turn on brake lights or to flash them
as turn signals.

Possible cheap fix: Move turn signal lever
repeatedly through its full range of motion
to clean corrosion on switch contacts.

Good luck.

Wendy & John.
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Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! This was exactly the problem. I ended up having
someone else fix it as I was afraid to mess with the steering column, but
thanks to your help I went into the shop informed and saved lots of bucks.
This group is a great place to find useful info.
Liz


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