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Your brake lights work on your 1988 GMC 4x4 until you turn on the headlights Then they do not work until you turn off the headlights Any answers?
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∙ 16y ago
Check the bulbs - they are double filamented smaller for brake lights and larger for tailights. Check sockets for power and ground
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