Slows2k

FOSCshadow

it also had the window in between the seats at one point. ok well thanks everyone for your help, ill keep this post updated if anything changes.

xviper

That "window" is the windscreen, but I'm not seeing what this has to do with your fuse blowing situation.

FOSCshadow

it doesnt, you had said something about it being a hardtop at one point so i added that at one point it also had the windscreen, thats all. by any chance do you know which fuse the rear defrost would be powered under?

xviper

The thing is, it's not likely that you have that light running off an old rear defroster circuit. That's why you blow the fuse when you put on your brake lights. It's likely on that circuit. The previous owner may have simply used a rear defroster switch that's not tied into any rear defroster.
Sorry, I don't have my service manual with me, but you can have a look at the legend on your kick panel that shows all the fuses. That might give you a clue as to which one it might be.

FOSCshadow

when the brakelight fuse blows the other light will still come on. so im not sure how the hell its rigged up

xviper

Then they're on different circuits. You'll have to go in there and trace the wires to see what else is spliced into that brake light circuit. That circuit also supplies power to the ABS, Cruise Control, ECM and horn. Do those work when the brake lights fail?

FOSCshadow

well the horn is uninstalled at the moment, but im 99% sure CC still works.

robin2race

take out that un-needed aftermarket lighting and install the new brake light bulb in.
it would solve the problem.

FOSCshadow

brake light bulbs are fine, they work perfectly when the fuse isnt blown. if i cut the wire near the bulb of the aftermarket light will that solve the problem? or would i need to take ALL the wiring for that light out?