1998 Chevy Lumina why does center window brake light light

1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA
113,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FLAGG911
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i have 1 1998 chevy lumina?

I have a problem where when I hit the brakes only the center brake light comes on and not the side ones. the running lights al;l work and the bulbs check out. what do i do and where do the brake wire split after the center light>
Feb 9, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
check the light sockets. See if you are getting power to them. If you are, the sockets are bad.

As far as the wiring, I believe the 3rd brake light gets power last.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Feb 10, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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