The left brake light and turn signal are not working

Tiny
JLMEHAFFEY
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  • 1988 GMC SIERRA
  • 5.7L
  • 5 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
The reverse light is working fine. I have replaced the bulbs, the fuses, and the brake fuse as well. I am not sure what else I need to do.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 1:22 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The brake and signal lights work from the same power supply. I need you to first check to see if there is power to the light socket. All you need to do is take a test light or multi meter to check.

If you look at the attached pic, you will see there is a brown wire that supplies the power. Check that wire in the socket that for power.

I need to know something as well. When you remove the light assembly from the truck, is the rear of the light housing a printed circuit board?

Here are a few links you may find helpful when testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 4:16 PM

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