MGDAVE@aol.com wrote:
>
> That's odd! They're supposed to be wired for brake lights! My TF certainly
> was.
> Have you looked carefully? My workshop manual shows the colours to be green
> with purple and black. Were they omitted in the restoration?
>
> My guess, unless you're certain there are no wires, is that your brake switch
> is defective. It screws into the hydraulic system in a four-way fitting
> behind the master cylinder. As pressure is applied, an element in the switch
> moves to close the circuit.
>
> If wires are missing, run a wire from a green wire position on the fuse box
> to one side of that silly switch. Then run another wire back to the brake
> lights. Then run a wire from the brake lights to a good ground.
>
> Better yet, if brake wires are missing, something else may be missing also.
> You might consider a new harness to eliminate other problems.
>
> Good luck!
> David
David, the wires seem to be there and the bulbs are double filament. I
shorted the switch and it seems to be OK. Still no lights. I am puzzled.
Steve
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