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  1. tommyboy

    tommyboy 77 mav

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    Hey guys was wondering if anyone knew what would cause my brake lights to quit working put in new bulbs check fuses and they still dont work any ideas on it would be great
     
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    Check the brake light switch on the brake pedal. Hope its not the turn signal switch. :cry: I haven't been able to find one.
     
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    Thanks i will check it hope i can still get those switches
     
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    Is this switch located right under tha brake pedal?I have the same issue
     
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    Yes. Look under the dash and you'll see it.
     
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    Not really "under" the brake pedal but in front. :D

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    Is that what its supposed to look like if its functioning correctly?
     
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    yes....and it will go on upside down and not work...:yup:
     
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    Thanks for the help guys went out and unplugged the switch cleaned the connectors and now i have brake lights:) love this site
     
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    I love it when a plan comes together. I have had gotten the same results from many members here. It's well worth the cost of membership. Join up.
     
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    Wow..I went and did the same thing..CLeaned the connector..Popped it back in and there we go..We have brake lights now!!!Thanks a lot guys..Now I need to figure out why my back up lights dont work..Any thoughts?
     
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    After I got my brake lights working I found out that I have to step hard on my brakes all the way for the light to go on..Does anyone know how I can fix this?
     
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    I had the same issue. I changed the switch and the issue was corrected..
     
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    Is the switch th eone mentioned in the picture above?I hought I would have to bleed my breaks or something
     
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    So even if the light does come on would I have to replace it?
     
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