Brake lights dont work

Tiny
CARLJ1993
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
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I checked with a voltmeter. I have current going to the lights. Current travels through the switch. I checked the fuses under the steering wheel in the box next to the hood release. Is there another fuse I need to check? And there is no power going to the brakeswitch. I have broke my turn signals where they work if I hold it. They will work to the left. But idk if the brake lights have a short before the switch or if there is another fuse to check or what? Any advice?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 AT 1:35 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the turn and hazard switch this guide can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-lights-not-working

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Friday, February 26th, 2021 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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Brake switch fixed it.
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Friday, February 26th, 2021 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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The brake light switch is located on the brake pedal bracket.
When the brake pedal gets depressed the pedal pushes against the brake light switch and the brake lights illuminate.
See diagrams below for helpful information.

https://youtu.be/RBCDVfzNQGk

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Monday, August 30th, 2021 AT 9:22 PM

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