Brakes not working

2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
200,300 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ME LONE JONES
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Fuse was replaced, brake switch replaced.
Dec 30, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Just to be clear; do you mean the brake lights are not working? Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Dec 30, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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ME LONE JONES
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Yes sir. The brake lights are not working at all. My husband replaced the brake switch and checked the fuse and still was not successful.
Dec 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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ME LONE JONES
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Thank you for reaching back out to me.
Dec 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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do u have a test light? if yes check for power on wires to switch. Just asking did u check bulbs?
Dec 31, 2018 at 4:11 AM
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ME LONE JONES
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Yes he checked bulb....getting ready to ask him about testing it...thank you so muc. I will get back with you in a few
Dec 31, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Attached below is the wiring diagram for the rear brake circuit.This is for the non-IVD. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Dec 31, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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ME LONE JONES
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Thank you so much! I'm passing this informative information onto my husband.Thanks again and have a Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!
Keep us updated and Happy New Year!
Danny-
Dec 31, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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