Bill,

Don't know if this will help, but years ago I had a F**D Mustang that
had a similar problem.  If memory serves me correctly I had to replace
the turn signal mechanism.  You might want to look at a wiring schematic
to verify if the brake lights go through the turn signal at any point.

Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Bill N
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 10:21 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Electrical question -- NO Vanagon content

This question is not about a Vanagon.  I am just trying to take
advantage of the amazing quantity of expertise here on so many subjects.

Besides my '81 Westy, I have an '85 F**d Econoline.  (I apologize in
advance for mentioning it.)

The brake lights don't work.  The turn signals and 4-way flashers work
fine, and they are the same filaments in the same bulbs.  I have checked
with a meter, and power gets to the brake light switch.  It also leaves
the switch when the brake pedal is depressed, but the lights don't
light.

If you have any ideas, please pmail me to avoid wasting even more
precious Vanagon list bandwidth than I already have.

Thanks,

Bill in the Southwest