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Re: [ST] Lucas Strikes Again



When my brake light quit working it was the actual brake light switch 
that got weak.  It still worked, but was so dim you could barely see it 
light.  Replaced the switch, 10 minutes and it worked fine again.  That 
was way back at 35,000 miles

Tim Elliott

Ira Gluck wrote:

> Everything works properly except the brake lights.
>
> Bil Swartz wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 27 Jul 2004, Ira Gluck wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>>>I just noticed that the tail light on my '98 t595 isn't working. Brake 
>>>lights, and all other lights work just fine. I checked fuses, switched 
>>>relays, wiggled wires, but it still doesn't work. I checked both the 
>>>Triumph Service Manual, and the Haynes Manual, with no luck. I tried to 
>>>trace the wiring via the wiring diagram, but I am severely electrically 
>>>challenged. I would be forever indebted for any help.
>>>    
>>>
>>
>>Does it light when you use brakes?  It's just not there when doing
>>nothing?  From that I'd say you need a new bulb, guessing it's a common
>>"1157" dual filament bulb, one filament is the tail/running light, one is
>>the brake.
>>
>>Just guessing ;^{D
>>
>>  
>>

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