Classic/Antique Car Repair: Chevrolet C10 Brake Lights, chevrolet c10, fuse panel

Question
Hello Vern,  I blew a fuse in my truck about a month ago by testing out the cigarette lighter.  When I replaced the fuse my brake lights on the right side were not working and the blinkers were blinking to fast,  everything else still works fine.  I tried new bulbs, playing with the connection on the tail light harness, and took off the fuse panel to clean and inspect.  I also replaced all of the fuses in the panel at that time just to cover all of my bases.  Like I said everything else works fine other than that one brake light and I am out of ideas so anything will help.  Thanks. Noah

p.s. I have a wiring diagram for the truck but it has been of little help in this instance.

Answer
Hi Noah:
Often the tail/brake lights are grounded on the metal connector that the bulb goes into. If you are not getting a good metal ground on the socket, the bulb won't come on. Check that first. If all is OK, then double check the contact points on the socket.

If only one brake light will not come on, you certainly have a short or a grounding problem somewhere in that line.