Hi JP_NYC,
Thank you for the donation.
$400 for a used transmission should be a good price but make sure they provide you with a warranty for it. When buying used transmission, there is not much that you can check or find out so it mostly depends on your luck.
The only thing that you can check would be the transmission fluid, ensure it is not dark brown or smells burnt. Red trans fluid would be the one to look for.
As to the brake lights, the taillight and brakes are 2 separate circuit in the same bulb. The taillight might work with the brakes not working due to a bad bulb.
If the high mount brake light is not working, check the brake switch at the pedal.
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Monday, April 5th, 2010 AT 12:35 PM