1998 Dodge Caravan brake lights

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
133,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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POOHPOOH2468
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when I press the brakes the brake lights don't come on. Is it a fuse, and if so, which one?
Apr 23, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect the brake switch jumper the wiring connector if light comes On replace the switch if not check fuse.
Apr 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Fuses pop for a reason. Do you have a trailer connector? It's common for the wires to get chewed up and become shorted.

Did you check the bulbs? The turn signal bulbs are not the same as the brake lights.

caradiodoc
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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