Posted by Mark (IP: 161.160.61.44) on September 20, 1999 at 14:23:59:
In Reply to: Brake Lights posted by DS on September 20, 1999 at 13:04:53:
Do you also have any problems with your turn signals and/or hazzard lights/blinkers?
If so, your problem is most likely in the steering column. Even if you don't, the problem is most likely the part of the wiring harness that is in the column. Most of the Mavericks lighting goes through that harness and I have had to replace that in both of my mavericks.
Not cheap, it is a $150.00 harness and if you buy it out of a yard you will have to buy the whole collumn (also not cheap $50 - $100 depending on condition.)and there is no garantees that is will work
Anyway, under the dash by the lighter is a part of the wiring harness that is labeled brakes. Each wire is labeled. I would start there. ande hope that you find the short. If not then, bite the bullet and buy the harness. The problem is that you may not find someone willing to sell you one. They are NOT oem and you must go to a good auto wiring place to get them. In my case, I had to have them install the first one and then they let me just buy the second for my other Mav.
Good luck.