Brake Lights won't work when headlights are on

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Shawna - 09 Aug 2006 19:55 GMT

I drive a 1988 C1500 recently have noticed that the blinkers were flashing
quicker than usual which usually is a sign that you have a blinker out,
checked them all no problem. Then I finally figured out that when my
headlights are on I have no brake lights, when my headlights are off I have
brake lights. Completly dazed and confused if any one can help out I would
greatly appreciate it. If needed you can email me at ShawnaCDA [at] aol [dot]

com

Thanks in advance

Shawna

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Mike Romain - 09 Aug 2006 20:13 GMT

I would be checking the bulbs starting in the rear. That can be a
symptom of a bulb with loose glass shorting out or a filament shorting
out. It is pretty common when they get old. Happened to me last week.
My vehicle used GM style bulbs.

Mike
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> I drive a 1988 C1500 recently have noticed that the blinkers were flashing
> quicker than usual which usually is a sign that you have a blinker out,
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