SPONSORED LINKS

1995 Saturn SL1 brakelights

Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 SATURN SL1
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
I replaced a bulb on the back driver side brake lights, they worked for about 20 seconds then all the brake lights will not go on when brake pedal is depressed. When I turn on head lights all lights go on normal, I did change out the brake switch still will not on when engaged. Please help.
SPONSORED LINKS
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:03 PM

12 Replies

Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Did you check the fuse? Also make sure you've used the right bulb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Yes, as a matter of fact I changed all the fuses under the hood
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:26 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
The right bulb was used as well
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:27 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
I meant to say checked all fusses not change all fuses
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:30 PM
Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Without checking anything with a test light or meter id say you've got a bad brake switch, or a wiring problem at the switch if all the brake lights quit at once
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
I did change out the brake light switch, the brake light went on with the old switch then stopped, so then I changed out the brake light switch still nothing, one thing I did notice over the past several weeks the left turn signal blinks rapidly, which it did not do before. Are they integrated for this model car
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
I do know how to use a volt meter
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 4:07 PM
Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Its ok. Do your hazard lights and blinkers work in the rear?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Yes on both sides the one on passenger side blinks slower, both sides work
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Blinkers and hazards use the same filament in the bulb as the brake lights so all the stuff in the back of the car is ok. The one side that flashes more quickly probably has another bulb out somewhere. As far as the brake lights, the orange wire going in to the switch is power in and the light blue wires are power out to the lights. Do you have a test light?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 5:14 PM
Tiny
FORMYCAR
  • MEMBER
  • 8 POSTS
Found the problem. It was the fuse I double checked only this time I checked for continuity it was bad how ever when you see it up to the light its not broken weirdest thing I have ever seen. Thank you for your help I will make a donation your website is full of helpful info and thank you for responding.

Sincerely, Rafael (now a follower of your website)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,136 POSTS
Youre very welcome! I knew you could do it. This kind of thing happens to me all the time. Its the nature of the business. Glad you got it going
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 AT 6:34 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Brake Light Switch Content

Brake Light Switch Replacement
VIDEO
Brake Light Switch Replacement
Instructional repair video
Brake Light Switch Replacement
GUIDE
Brake Light Switch Replacement
We are a team of ASE certified mechanics that have created this guide to help you save money while doing the job yourself, or at least see what you are paying for when...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links