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Brake lamps don't work (rear brake lights and the small one against hte rear window)

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Old Jun 12, 2006
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Brake lamps don't work (rear brake lights and the small one against hte rear window)

all my brake lights don't work. but everything else works in the rear... reverse lights, night lights.

the brake lamp maintenance indicator is on.

do you guys think all 3 of my bulbs just so happened to blow out at the same time? or is it a fuse? or is it something else?

does anyone know where the fuse is located for this? i looked at the manual and i assume it's in the fusebox under the hood. the fuse looks perfectly fine as the metal piece isnt disconnected.

any ideas? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by lapchern
the brake lamp maintenance indicator is on.
^^^ The what ??

Do you mean the brake indicator that comes on when the parking brake is pulled ??

#7 / 15 Amp, in under-hood box should be the fuse you checked.

Other than the fuse the brake switch is the other likely thing to check.
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anyone know if there is there a DIY guide on changing the brake switch?
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Do you have a meter or a test light available ??
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You can pickup a test light cheap at the auto parts or hardware store.


What is the indicator you said was on ??

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If its not the fuse look at the wiring.. its unlikely all bulbs would die at once.
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