Brake light does not work

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
11,100 MILES
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DAWN RENEE WILLIS MURRAY
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Not working.
Oct 7, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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STEVE W.
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Could we get a bit more information please? Is it that all the brake lights don't work, only one light or only the lower lights and not the upper one? That would help narrow down the problem.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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DAWN RENEE WILLIS MURRAY
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No lights period just the headlights work when turn the switch on.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, you mean no marker/parking lights? How about turn signal or hazard lights? Does the dash illumination and interior lights work? How about the horn? I know it seems like a lot of questions but it will help narrow down where the fault actually is because there are two different power feeds and 5 different fused circuits that feed the lighting circuits. If we can narrow it down to one area it would be a good thing.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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DAWN RENEE WILLIS MURRAY
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No horn, dashboard lights. yes, interior and hazards working.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, the horn could be the relay for it as it is fed from the same fuse as the hazard lights and they work. So that could be the relay or the horn itself. For the others you can start by using a test light connected to a ground to check the fuses in both junction boxes located under the hood as well as the one behind the drivers kick panel. Make notes about which ones don't have power with the key on if any don't have power. The issue you have has at least three possible failure points. The fuses should help point the way.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester - the cheap single bulb ones are fine for this testing.

This shows the fuse testing. I think you will find a few with no power to either side of them, but I hope I'm wrong.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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DAWN RENEE WILLIS MURRAY
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Thanks problem solved. Have 2 more questions, 1987 Toyota supra running hot. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will not crank.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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What did you find as the issue? Blown fuse or?
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Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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DAWN RENEE WILLIS MURRAY
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Bad fuses and connector.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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STEVE W.
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Thanks for the update.
Mar 17, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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