no brake lights

1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
273,400 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHIESMAN
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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!
Feb 27, 2017 at 1:28 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.
Feb 27, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.
Feb 27, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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STEPHIESMAN
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How do I check for power?
Feb 27, 2017 at 11:11 PM
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STEPHIESMAN
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I already checked all the fuses. None are blown.
Feb 27, 2017 at 11:11 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.
Feb 28, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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STEPHIESMAN
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I don't have one of those. Could I use a voltmeter?
Mar 3, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Yes, that will work just as well
Mar 3, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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