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Brake lights/turn signals/DB10 Relay issues

TimK

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My brake lights and turn signals have failed. Cause may have been turning on wipers for first time in 20 years. They went very slowly halfway across the windshield and stopped. I managed to get them back to park but heard a loud buzzing of a relay. At some point the 3-4 fuse blew and the rear bulbs blew. After replacing the fuse and the rear bulbs, the turnsignals worked for a brief while (I didn't check the brake lights. Then the turnsignals and brake lamps failed. The same relay buzzing sound now occurs sometimes when I turn on the turn signals. After studying the wiring diagram I see a connection between the wipers, brake lights, and turn signals at the 3-4 fuse. I also see the possibility of problem with the DB10 Relay box. Is there a way of trouble shooting the relay box? Moss has a $135 electronic replacement, but I'd hate to buy it and ruin it while trying to get the wipers to work again.
 
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I did a search and found some info on setting the air gaps on the relay. I'll try taking my relay off and seeing what I can see. But one more question: Where is the brake light switch itself? It is listed on the wiring diagram, but not shown in the manual under electric nor under the brake system.
 

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Hi Tim,
The brake light switch is on the right side (as you drive the car) in the engine compartment. It is connected to a brass fitting where all your brake lines branch out to the wheels. Here is a photo of the switch in the blue circle. Your connector will probably look a little different and be located closer to the front of the car. This photo is for a car with a brake booster.
 

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Thank you very much Greg
 
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The rest of the story is that the problem was the new fuse I put in was not fully seated and not making good contact. I discovered this with a test light. That also explains the intermittant nature of my problem and the buzzing of the relay -- insufficient amp flow.
 
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