BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ON Subaru Tribeca, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR GLASS STILL WORKS, FUSE IS OK, BULBS ARE OK

Tiny
DAVID WINTERS
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  • 2006 SUBARU TRIBECA
  • 60,000 MILES
Both brake lights on car body are inop, bulbs ok, fuse ok. Brake light in rear glass still works.
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 AT 11:56 PM

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Tiny
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Check yoru grounds going to the lights in the rear and then chec the battery to body ground.
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 AT 11:58 PM
Tiny
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At the taillight, check the Brown wire for battery voltage when brake pedal is depressed.
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 AT 12:47 PM

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