Tail Light Problem!!

[ZOverBoost!!]

for some reason my tail lights aren't lighting up when i hit them to show that i am slowing down, when i turn the lights on my brake light come on but they dont' brighten up to show that i am slowing down, i had this problem once before and it was a sensor that was attached to my rear left tail light. when i replaced it last time it fixed it i replaced it again this time but unfortuantly this time i wasn't so lucky. Anyways so a friend of mine told me it could be the brake switch underneath behind the brake pedal so i replaced that too!! And i hope none of you guys ever have to replace that because it's hell trying to do. anyways i replaced the switch and the problem is still there, Oh and i also checked the Stop lamp fuse and it was good to so i have no idea what it might be

I'm starting to think maybe it's my wiring to the sensor on my rear left tail light maybe it's gone bad.

if anyone could throw me some info i'd appriciate it peace!

[smkn92Z32]

maybe you already did but did you check the bulbs? sometimes its the easy stuff that gets you. brake bulbs have 2 prongs and these go bad often.

[rioredstang]

I would start by checking the fuses. Then take a test light and test the brake switch at the brake pedal. You should have power on one side, when you depress the pedal you should have power on both sides. If you have power on both sides then brake switch is working. Pull tail lamp sockets out and check for power and ground.

[ZOverBoost!!]

I figured it wouldn't be the actual bulbs because they were working before when i replaced the senor in the back the first time, and i figured what would be the chances that all bulbs would go bad at the same time!! I guess i could checkt to see if i am having power on both ends, but my brake switch now is brand new so it should be working but i'll check just to be sure!! Thanks you guys!

[rioredstang]

Just because the switch is new doesn't mean it has power going to it. I would check things with a test light before replacing unnesessary parts. Remove the tail light bulbs and test the sockets to see if you have power on them. Also check to make sure you have a good ground. They won't work if either one is missing. Using a test light will tell you where you have a good circuit and where you don't.

[ZOverBoost!!]

ok will do thanks jonezy!!

Na i'll have to check the tail light sensor too, but same thing with it it is also brand new but yea i need to check my grounds and my sockets and see where i am getting power from and where i am not getting it from!! Thanks bro!!

[rioredstang]

Glad to help another 240 bro from Tennessee.

[Jonezy]

ok will do thanks jonezy!!

Na i'll have to check the tail light sensor too, but same thing with it it is also brand new but yea i need to check my grounds and my sockets and see where i am getting power from and where i am not getting it from!! Thanks bro!!

ya no problem i think i accidently deleted my last post my labtop is slow nd old lol im actully from clinton, tn til i joined the army but im headin up there in a week or so with my Z...but if its new it shouldnt be a problem i know when i went to look for the sensor i found an old maybe rat or something lol only thing left was fur nd bones haha

[ZOverBoost!!]

dang what a coincidence man!! I live in Clinton Tn right now and i just moved back here from Ft. Hood, Tx I just got out the army after 5 yrs of hell!! But I've lived around here all my life but instead of clinton i grew up in lake city and went to anderson county high!! anyways when you come in on leave man hit me up and we'll go for a cruise in the Z's or something man!!

[Jonezy]

haha thats funny i was in ft. hood not but 2 wks ago im actully on leave to go train at ft gordon i reclassed i was a scout been in for 3 1/2 but im going to germany after training so it shouldnt be to bad but thats crazy... ya i went to clinton high school grad in 2005 haha thats to funny