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1995 Jeep Cherokee Brake Lights won't function properly

Tiny
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Brakes problem
1995 Jeep Cherokee Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Every time I hit the brakes the lights don't turn on. But when I turn on the headlights the (brake) lights work fine. Any idea on how to fix this anyone? Thank you
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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Check the brake light switch. See if it has power going in one side sand when depressed do you get voltage on the other side of the switch? If not check the fuses. When you turn on the headlights both tail lights and brake lights work?
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 8:09 AM
Tiny
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Yes both work fine. But neither of the brake lights turn on when the headlights are off.
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 2:42 PM
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MIKE H R
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The brake lights are on a seperate circuit than the headlights. Check the wiring by the fuse box. Did you say you have voltage to the brake light switch with the luights off. If not then there could be a crossed wire, you should have voltage to the brake light switch with out anything on.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009 AT 9:05 AM

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