How to replace wiring harness on taillight

1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE
200,000 MILES
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JOANIESERRANO73
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I have the van listed above and the brake lights don't work. I have taillights when my headlights are on but no brake lights or reverse lights. Replaced the bulbs and circuit board but I noticed the connection piece on the wires looks a bit melted and doesn't look like the other side. How do I replace the plug on the wires?
Dec 19, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

You can purchase this electrical connector at your local auto parts store. To replace the damaged electrical connector simply take a pair of wire stripper/crimpers and cut one wire going to the electrical connector you are replacing. strip about 1/2" from the exact wire on the new electrical connector and do the same to the vehicle wiring harness of the wire you just snipped. Splice the two wires together with a good quality butt connector and repeat the same process for the remaining wires.In the diagrams down below I have included the pinout for the brake lamp electrical connector for your reference. I hope that this helps.

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Alex
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Dec 19, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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JOANIESERRANO73
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Thank you so much! Part comes in on Tuesday, will post update if it works!
Jan 12, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Jan 15, 2020 at 11:28 AM