Brake lights will not work?

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJJOHNSON1115
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brake lights will not work. bulbs have been checked. interior fuses and fuses under the hood have been checked.
May 2, 2009 at 4:44 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

If none of the brake lights will illuminate and you have already verified the fuse are good. The next item to check is the brake light switch. It is a switch that goes under you brake pedal. When you depress the brake pedal, the switch gets pressed and make the brake lights come on.

You might find this article helpful:

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

https://youtu.be/RBCDVfzNQGk

I have also attached the brake light switch replacement procedure for your vehicle.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 28, 2021 at 4:09 PM
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