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Most of the time the problem is in the turn signal switch. The third brake light circuit bypasses the turn signals.
Someone would need to check brake light power in and out of the turn signal switch.
press on the brake pedal have someone look at your brake lights if your lights dont light replace your brake light switch than your car will go into gear if this helps please leave me great feedback, ps switch is located on brake pedal
I would like a bit further clarification on this one.
What do you mean they won't work? When you press the brakes they just don't lock up? j
Or have you jacked it up and when you turn the wheel, and someone presses the brakes the tires won't stop?
Is there any leaks? Is the brake pedal soft at all?
Remember that vehicles are designed to have like, 75 percent of the braking done with the front brakes, due to the most weight of the vehicle is at the front, and the back brakes would lock up way to easily.
So don't be confused by this. :)
Do any lights come on or anything? Have you checked the drums and shoes? Are they in good condition?
HI the problem you are having is with the brake light switch if the switch isnt working then it wont allow you to change the gear.
get someone to check the lights for you have the ignition on and press the brakes and get someone to see if the brake lights come on, if they dont then the brake light switch will need replacing, the switch is located on the back of the brake pedal, its a bit difficult to get to and you have to get on your hands and knees and have a close look at the brake pedal the switch is located at the very top of the pedal and at the back you should see it it will have a couple of wires going to it.
if the brake lights are working then check that the brake lights are on when you try changing the gear you may need to press the brake pedal down a bit harder so the brake light switch works.
let me know if the brake lights are working then ill assist you further if the lights dont work then its the brake light switch that needs replacing.
let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok
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You hit it on the nail, you have check every thing we would have checked here at my repair shop, it's going to be the turn signal switch, as you now the brake light circuit run's through it and more then likely your center top brake light works.Bad switch (turn signal).
Replace the turn signal switch. If you want to prove this have someone stand behind the car with your foot on the brake. Then wiggle the turn signal lever. The brake lights should blink. This is a real common problem with W body. I have replaced two on my cutlass plus tons more at my shop.
There should be at least 2 bulbs in the light assembly. One light is the light that is on when you turn on your headlights with out the brake pressed, the other light only lights up while you press on the brake. Make sure you are replacing the correct bulb. You may have been replacing the bulb that stays on. Your lights may be set up to turn off the light that stays on when the headlights are on while pressing the brakes.
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