Brake and turn signal lights not working

1982 CHEVROLET 1500
200,000 MILES
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HANDYHARRY2
Right rear turn signal and brake light not working. Replaced bulbs and light receptacle. Still does not work.
Oct 16, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a bad ground wire. Here is a guide that will help you test the grounds and power to the brake light bulb:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

Here is the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 18, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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