1999 Mercury Cougar brake lights not working

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HONDOAB
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hello, for some reason the brake lights stopped working. i have chaecked bulbs fuses, wiring at the lights and changed the brake light switch(the one by the pedal). i'm pretty lost now......lol Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.
Dec 22, 2007 at 7:10 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If the cyclops is out also check or replace the multifunction switch...
Dec 22, 2007 at 7:18 PM
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HONDOAB
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[quote:491d13802c="merlin2021"]If the cyclops is out also check or replace the multifunction switch...[/quote:491d13802c]


is the cyclops the brake light switch? and where would i find the multifunction switch?

thanks again
Dec 22, 2007 at 7:21 PM
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MERLIN2021
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No cyclops is the middle or highmount in the back window, the multi is the turn signal switch on the column..
Dec 22, 2007 at 7:26 PM
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