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1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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psamp48
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May 13, 2010, 5:06 AM
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1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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1996 Buick Regal
3.8 litre
196000 kilometers
My mom's 1996 Regal's brake lights are not working. The fuse is good, there is power to the switch at the brake pedal, the 4 ways and signal lights all work fine. Is there something that I am missing, perhaps a relay?
Thanks, Paul
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 13, 2010, 5:58 AM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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That's a funky looking stoplight switch! Power needs be there AND when pressed the continuity passed on to lights of course. Funky as said and it may partially work if car shifts ok out of park.
Hope pic shows. It was just $9.99US at one parts outlet so might be worth a try. Definitely if you see burnt or heated plastic on the thing. Appears adjustment is required - hard to see in the pic,
Hope is shows. By the count of terminals I'd bet one set for main lights, one set for shifting, one for the third brake light??
T
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nickwarner
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May 13, 2010, 9:06 AM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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To add, it does need adjustment when putting it it. You screw it in and check that when the brake pedal is up it depresses the switch but doesn't contact the body of the switch, otherwise it will bang into it and crack it when you let off the brake. Cheap and easy part to replace.
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Hammer Time
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May 13, 2010, 10:43 AM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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Does the 3rd (high mount) brake light work?
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psamp48
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May 13, 2010, 1:09 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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No,
the high mount light does not work, but I'm not sure if it was before, I will check it today.
Thanks
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Hammer Time
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May 13, 2010, 1:30 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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It's important because if the high mount is working, that would mean a bad turn signal (combination) switch
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psamp48
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May 13, 2010, 5:56 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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Yes, the rear brake light (high one) is working, and the left regular brake lights work when the left turn signal is on, (without the ignition on) Does this mean I need to replace the turn signal switch in the steering column?
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Hammer Time
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May 13, 2010, 5:57 PM
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Yes, you do. It's a combination multifunction switch. They go a lot.
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psamp48
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May 18, 2010, 7:47 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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Thank you for your help, I replaced the turn signal switch, all is well now.
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Hammer Time
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May 19, 2010, 2:19 AM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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Glad to hear it. Thanks for posting the fix.
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daytonabuick
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Jan 31, 2016, 12:28 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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OMG!!!! i have the same problem. could i just run a set of magnetic brake lights to my trunk lid and have them tied into my hi-mount 3rd brake light?
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Hammer Time
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Jan 31, 2016, 12:30 PM
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Re: 1996 regal brake lights not functioning
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This thread is 5 years old. Please start a new question of your own.
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