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Old 11-09-2010, 03:34 PM
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My running lights, blinkers, hazards all work. All the fuses are working so I'm thinking it's the brake light switch. Any suggestions???
Old 11-09-2010, 04:22 PM
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Check the stop light fuse first.
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I did. Fuse 7 is good. Are there any other fuses that would could be bad?
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Could be bad bulbs. Check for power at the sockets when the brakes are applied.
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I replaced all the bulbs yesterday, still not working. I'm going to pick up a stop light switch today. Hopefully the problem will be fixed.
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Sounds like you narrowed it down to the switch.
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I changed the brake light switch and the brake lights work again. It took about 7 minutes and it was extremely easy. The best part is, the switch was only $15 from the stealership.
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good cheap fix. me like those!!
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