Brake lights work for a second then shut off

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broncbuster500
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Brake lights work for a second then shut off

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Hello, I just bought a '71 F-250 and the brake lights did not work. I replaced the brake light switch at the pedal and they worked fine for a day, and now they just turn on when you first press the pedal and then immediately shut off. Any ideas?? Thanks!
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Re: Brake lights work for a second then shut off

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Sounds like you may have bought a defective switch...

Just plug a jumper wire across the two terminals in the connector and see if they stay on.

If so, go get another switch.

If not, you'll have to look further!!!
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something.--Plato
Why is it that there's seldom time to fix it right the first time, but there's always time to fix it right the second time???

That's not an oil leak :nono: That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!! :thup:
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