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Sep 12, 2004 | 12:00 PM

dtrag

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1997 brake lights

The brake lights on my f150 (1997) are out and the ABS light on the dash is flashing.

I have replaced the pressure sensor on the brake pedal and the brake lights. I have checked the fluid in the master cylinder and checked all of the fuses.

What next?

The hazard flashers, reverse lights and turn indicator lights all work fine.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Sep 12, 2004 | 06:33 PM

Dealford

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Check the fuse box in the cab. The brake light fuse may be combined with other systems on one fuse. In my 97 Ranger, it's fuse space #13.
AL.

Sep 12, 2004 | 09:51 PM

dtrag

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Thanks Al,

I have already checked the fuses. Any other ideas?

Peace

Sep 12, 2004 | 11:25 PM

Muffinman

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When your brake lights stop working the ABS light will flash. Check your lamps all the way around.

Sep 13, 2004 | 04:41 PM

baredog26

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I believe that your brake lights go through your multifunction switch. If your third light works and the other two don't I would replace it

Sep 13, 2004 | 05:44 PM

dtrag

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Thanks for your reply. Where is the multifunction switch and what does it control?

The only lights that dont work are the brake lights. Both the hazard and turn indicators work.

thank you again

Sep 14, 2004 | 11:49 AM

baredog26

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the multifunction switch is your turnsignal switch, located on the steering column. It controls your wipers and your turn signals, but your brake lights run through it also. If your truck has a third brake light make sure that it is working. If your third brake light is out also than your multifunction switch is not the problem.

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Sep 14, 2004 | 08:51 PM

HomerWinzlow

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Is there power going into the brake lamp switch and is there power coming out of the switch when the pedal is depressed? If the wiring is broken going to the switch then the fuse would be good but switch is not getting power, or not transmitting power through the brake circuit. Look at the wiring closely, especially right at the connector to the switch.