brake lights not working

2009 VAUXHALL MERIVA
1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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HELEN80
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both side brake lights are out, only top one working, changed both bulbs, brake switch and fuse what next?
May 25, 2015 at 6:07 AM
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CARADIODOC
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If the center high-mount brake light is working, you know the fuse and brake light switch are okay. When the center brake light is on a different circuit than the other two, the main two are switched through the turn signal switch. The clue is the side brake light bulb is the same one that lights up for the turn signal.
May 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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JDBEAULOYE
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and replaced the turn signal switch all fixed! I love this site.
Aug 27, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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