1970 Monaco strange brake light problem

[My70monaco]

The right brake light does not work yet the right signal works, driving lights work, and the four way will light both brake lights. It should be noted that I recently repaired the steering coupler assembly so I did have the steering column pulled back while I rebuilt the coupler. Any suggestions appreciated.

Frank

 

[Big_John]

Check the plug where the harness comes up to the turn signal switch under the column.

Don't be surprised if the red wire/connection is burnt or already bypassed (different problem, but common).

 

[My70monaco]

Big_John, thanks for your input. I crawled back under the dash (which is painful at my age) and squeezed the two large connectors by the column. I felt a slight movement in one of them and when I had my wife check the tail lights, both brake lights were now working. I guess I caused the problem when I pulled the steering column back to fix the couplers.

 

[Fratzog]

painful at my age

Yes, but worth it. Nice to see you are still working to keep your beauty road worthy.

 

[Big_John]

Big_John, thanks for your input. I crawled back under the dash (which is painful at my age) and squeezed the two large connectors by the column. I felt a slight movement in one of them and when I had my wife check the tail lights, both brake lights were now working. I guess I caused the problem when I pulled the steering column back to fix the couplers.

If you have to really do a lot under there, pull the front seat out.

Old, arthritis, and a couple bad cervical discs talking here...

 

[polara71]

If you have to really do a lot under there, pull the front seat out.

Old, arthritis, and a couple bad cervical discs talking here...

Yours being a bucket seat car Frank that's good advice.