Brake light issue

[ChrisP911]

Ok, 1987 Porsche 911 so last night I switched on my high beam and lights went out... I check the fuse, it's blown. I install a new fuse it popped along with all other light fuses.

Today I install all new fuses all lights work but head lights. I check the head lights both sides are blown low and high beam. install new lights all is good except now when i turn on the lights, the rear brake lights are lit, hit the brakes no different's. Turn the light switch off hit brakes, brake lights comes on. Also when light switch is out the rear side marker lights are on but the tail lights are not.

[vmn007]

Sounds like a short in your light switch or high beam because that's what started it. Brake light switch is by the brake pedal so check that for contact also.

[ChrisP911]

OK just found out I have a 1 prong bulb in my brake lights.... Head to part store tomorrow and get the right bulbs...

I have no power going to the socket (rear) between the side marker and reverse light. This is on the left and right side.

[DRACO A5OG]

Is the fuse replaced that blew?

[ChrisP911]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

Is the fuse replaced that blew?

Yes replaced that, but still have no idea why this happened..

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Chris - check out the link below for the 911 wiring diagrams, hopefully this will help when you're troubleshooting. Best of luck!

Porsche 911 Electrical Diagrams (1965- 1989)


-Dmitry

[Joe Bob]

Right size? I found a 5 amp where I should have a 15+ in there....

[ChrisP911]

put all new builds and fuses in and no trouble for now... thanks for everyone input.