Brake lights

2004 DODGE DAKOTA

135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

VMPR20

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I am having a problem with my brake lights not working, I have replaced the switch near the pedal ( though I am not sure that I adjusted it correctly), I have ohm'd the fuse in the distribution box and it ohm'd ok, Am I missing something??? Is there anything else I can try???

Oct 16, 2008 at 2:32 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:

I will assume the bulbs are good. Yes, when the brakes are off, the switch should be pushed in (open circuit) When you push the brakes, the switch is released closing the circuit and allowing power to travel to the lights.

Are you getting power to the switch?

Let me know if this helps, and if you have any other questions.
Joe

Oct 21, 2008 at 1:43 PM

VMPR20

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I had a friend of the family who works for a dealer look at it and found that a wire coming from the power distribution box thru the firewall was broken and that is why I wasnt getting power to the switch

Nov 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Again:

I'm glad you got it fixed. Feel free to get in touch with me in the future if you have any other questions.

Joe
Positive feedback is appreciated.

Nov 1, 2008 at 6:16 PM

JALLBRIGHT

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04 dodge dakota no brake lights new swith, bulbs, is there a fuse or what ealse

Jul 28, 2019 at 5:52 PM (Merged)

JDL

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Did you check for voltage to and from the brake switch?

Jul 28, 2019 at 5:52 PM (Merged)

JDL

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Forgot the diagram.

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Jul 28, 2019 at 5:52 PM (Merged)