Brake lights are not working?

2000 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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VINCE HOOD
I have no brake lights on this truck. I have installed a new brake light switch, and I have power coming out of but nothing at the taillights.
May 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Do all of the brake lights not work? The high center brake light is connected directly to this light. Do you have power at the wht/tan wire at the brake light switch when the brake pedal is depressed?

These guides can help:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
May 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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