2.8 V6 odd elec prob

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camaro97501 - 24 Apr 2004 07:19 GMT

I have an 87 camaro 2.8, and since I got it everytime I hit the brakes, the
parking lights come on. Now all of the sudden, everytime I hit the
brakes, I blow the brake/hazard fuse. I have checked all the wiring and
found nothing. Maybe I dont know what I am looking for. Can anyone
help??

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FBR - 24 Apr 2004 23:48 GMT

> I have an 87 camaro 2.8, and since I got it everytime I hit the
> brakes, the parking lights come on. Now all of the sudden, everytime
> I hit the brakes, I blow the brake/hazard fuse. I have checked all
> the wiring and found nothing. Maybe I dont know what I am looking
> for. Can anyone help??

Sounds like the brake light switch might be shorting out. Try unplugging
it, then putting in new fuses, then stepping on the brake while in the
driveway not moving. If it doesn't pop the fuse, hook the switch back up
and step on the pedal again. If it pops the fuse you'll know the switch is
either the whole problem or at least part of it.

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camaro97501 - 25 Apr 2004 02:55 GMT

Thankyou so much, it was the brake light switch. I got a replacement, and
I am good as new. Now the only problem left is my parking lights coming
on when I hit the brakes. Any Ideas?? Thank you again.

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FBR - 25 Apr 2004 03:22 GMT

> Thankyou so much, it was the brake light switch. I got a
> replacement, and I am good as new. Now the only problem left is my
> parking lights coming on when I hit the brakes. Any Ideas?? Thank
> you again.

Is there any crud in the bulb sockets that might let both elements light at
the same time? I'd recommend taking a test light to see if both positive
contacts at the bottom of the socket go live when you hit the brake pedel.

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camaro97501 - 25 Apr 2004 08:13 GMT

K thanks, I will check

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