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1999 Chevy Tahoe brake lights

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1999 Chevy Tahoe V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i checked my fuses my bulbs and there good but there was a switch by my brake and I pluged it in and my car didnt want to move out of gear why is that and what is it
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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That is your brake light switch and it is most likely faulty
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010 AT 10:54 PM
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What should I do
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Friday, February 12th, 2010 AT 12:03 AM
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Replace that switch you are talking about, it's the brake lamp switch and also interferes with the gear shift lever. Pretty easy to replace, disconnect battery, unplug sensor, unbolt from mounting spot, replace with new and reverse rest of steps.
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Friday, February 12th, 2010 AT 2:04 PM

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