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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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No Brake Lights!

I have no brake lights. My tail lights work. I have new bulbs in all three of the brake lights and I checked the fuse. I even replaced the brake light switch at the brake pedal. I also traced the wires back to the cab (from where the bulb plugs in) and took apart and cleaned wiring harnesses. There were no obvious signs of damage. Everything else electrical seems to work fine. Any ideas?


'94 Ranger XLT
4x4, 4.0L
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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You will probably need to track the voltage on the system to find out where the problem is. Start at the BOO switch for +12v and go from there. If all 3 are out, it is probably up front from the fuse to the switch. Are you sure the new switch is good? Also meter the fuse. Sometimes even the new ones are bad. Get out the voltmeter and start testing. Shouldn't take too long to find the fault. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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You also want to check the ground. I beleive all the brake lights use the same ground point.
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