No brake lights

STEPHIESMAN

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1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
2.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
273,400 MILES

My tail lights will come on when I turn the headlights on, but when I press the pedal, nothing happens. When I turn the headlights off, the tail lights go off and still, nothing happens. The fuses are all good. Please help!

Monday, February 27th, 2017 AT 9:28 PM

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STEPHIESMAN

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The lights do not turn off when I press the pedal. They do not dim or light up brighter and I do not think it is the bulbs, because they both stopped working at the same time.

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Monday, February 27th, 2017 AT 9:32 PM

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Check the brake switch, located at the top of the brake pedal. Check for power on one side and when the pedal is pushed. The power should go through the switch. If no power at the switch at all, check fuses.

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 3:10 AM

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How do I check for power?

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 7:11 AM

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I already checked all the fuses. None are blown.

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 7:11 AM

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Use a test light, these are very cheap to buy, they have a clip on a wire that you attach to the body and a probe to touch wire connectors if power is present the light in the test light turns on.