Taillights not working

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
145,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD
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RGUZMAN491
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All my lights work, when I turn on the lights, my hazard lights work my blinkers work, even my third brake light at the back window works, but my brake lights don't. I changed the switch by the brake pedal I changed the fuses I changed the bulbs, and they still don't work. please if you can't help me.
Mar 10, 2022 at 3:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I looked through the wiring schematic and here is how it works. Power is supplied to the brake light switch via fuse 16 in the interior fuse panel. From there, it goes in two different directions. First, it goes directly to the third brake light which has always worked. Second, it goes to the multi-function switch in the vehicle.

From that switch, power is then sent to both rear brake lights that aren't working. So here is what I suggest.

First, we need to check the multi-function switch for power out. At the switch, there will be an orange wire with a light blue tracer and a light green wire with an orange tracer. With the brake pedal depressed, both of those wires should have 12v.

Start there and let me know what you find. Also, it isn't a fuse or switch issue because the third brake light works. Either we have an open between the multi-function switch or the switch itself is bad.

Here is a link you may find helpful when testing the wiring:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions

Take care,

Joe

See pic below. Note: I highlighted the related wiring for you.
Mar 10, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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