brake lights still wont turn on

191,000 MILES • 4.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHILVELA
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the brake lights went out so i replaced all the fuse , bulbs, and replaced the brake light switch on the brake pedal. but the brake lights still wont turn on when i hit the brake pedal?
Jan 3, 2015 at 2:28 AM
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HMAC300
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do they all not work including the one on top? if the one on top works then it's not the switch . check all fuses in under hood fuse block as several are for lights then check ground at lh rear of frame rail and left rear of body. This sounds like the brake light switch or a fuse is out these guides can help us fix it. The fuse location for your can are in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem. Here are the brake light wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.
Jan 3, 2015 at 2:50 AM
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PHILVELA
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it was the 20 amp Stoplp fuse under the hood, thank you.
Jan 3, 2015 at 2:57 AM
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