brake lights not working

1999 LEXUS RX 300
117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RDHARLEY3
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I have a 1999 lexus rx-300 and the brake lights do not work, the tail lights work but not the brake lights I have checked all 3 bulbs they are good, the fuse is good and i replaced the sensor switch behind the brake pedal still no brake lights. Any help is greatly apprecieated
Jan 16, 2011 at 2:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for power to the switch. If there is no power, trace the wiring to find where the power is lost. If there is power, to and from the switch, you need to trace the power toward the lights to see where the power stops.
Jan 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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