I too have the same exact problem. Same Car. (2000 Pontiac Gran Prix - mine is GT model 3.8uL V6)Just started about a week ago.
The 3rd brake light works perfectly.
The turn signal works perfectly (I believe that the turn signal and brake light share the same bulb element / wire).
When I hit the brake pedal - there is no power to the brake light. I tracked the wiring down to the giant tube of wires going into the back seat - ground to the bulb is just fine. I was hoping that someone could tell me:
1) Do the turn signal and brake lamp share the same bulb filament?
2) where is the relay / sensor where the brake lamp gets its power from?
I believe it has nothing to do with the brake pedal switch as the 3rd brake light works just fine.
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Saturday, December 30th, 2006 AT 6:38 PM