Brake lights not working

2000 DODGE CARAVAN
189,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RENAEGRIM
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When I push the brake pedal the brake lights don't come on, but all of the rear lights work when I turn the headlights on. I'm thinking it's probably the brake switch but wanted a second opinion
May 26, 2022 at 8:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If none of the brake lights are working, check fuse 11 in the under-hood fuse box. If the fuse is good, confirm there is power to and from it. If there is, chances are it is the switch. Here is a link explaining how to test for power:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

The switch is located under the dash at the top of the brake pedal. There will be two wires going to it. One is white with a tan tracer that sends power to the bulbs and the other is pink with a dark blue tracer that is the power supply from fuse 11. To confirm the switch is bad, confirm there is power to the pink/dark blue wire. It should have 12v at all times. If you do, actuate the brake pedal and check the white/tan wire for power with the brake pedal pressed. If there is power in and not out from the switch, replace the switch.

I attached the wiring schematic below for you to reference and highlighted the wiring involved.

Let me know what you find or how I can help.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
May 26, 2022 at 1:15 PM
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