Brake lights went out

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
230,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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MOTOR_MERCY_1990
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A couple days ago the brake lights stopped working, but they turn on when the headlights are on. so I checked the fuses, they were good. So then, I got new bulbs, put those in and they still do not work. The bulbs all turn on when I turn the headlights on so I am at a loss. I researched and found that there is a switch under the gas pedal they may be loose or need replaced. Could it be that I need to replace the bulbs in the back window too, just wondering if that would effect the the brake lights? -Hannah

Aug 31, 2018 at 3:37 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Have a look at the connector at that switch under the brake pedal. I have made lots and lots of repairs to that connector for broken wires there. If they are broken you will see it right away.
Aug 31, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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