1998 Mazda Protege 1998 Mazda Protege brake lights wont wor

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE

137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

KYLIEU

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I have a 98 Mazda Protege and for some reason the brake light just stopped working a while back. The taillights still work and all three brake lights stopped working at the same time so I don't think the bulbs burnt out, they also look ok still. I also checked the fuses and they are fine and just replaced the brake light switch and still nothing. Is there something that im missing or something else I can try. Thank you.

Mar 13, 2009 at 5:22 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

I would start with checking the power flow through the circuit, using a test light test for voltage at both sides of the fuse, at the switch and through the switch when pedal pressed and at the plug at the rear lights and at the light socket, if all ok check earths, if power is lost at on point you have a starting point to begin your search for the reason, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Mar 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM

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