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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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brake lights not working

please help my brake light suddenly stopped working, (bulbs are not burned out)
in the bast i was able to wiggle wire under brake pedal and they worked again

1999 ford explorer
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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Sounds like you have either a bad brake light switch or the connector going to it. What condition is the wiring in?

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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it doesn't seem like its the wiring, where is the brake light switch located at?

thanks for the help
 
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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At the top of the brake pedal arm - make sure the connector is plugged in tight.

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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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you were correct, it was the brake light switch, thanks for the help
 
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