The left brake light and turn signal are not working

1988 GMC SIERRA
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • 5 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JLMEHAFFEY
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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.
Apr 14, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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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
Apr 14, 2020 at 4:16 PM