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Brake light switch wiring diagram - no brake lights?

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EXPYOU
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Intresting im having issue with my brake on the driver side only when the headlights and parking lights are off works fine. When ur turn the lights on and hit brake the brake light does not come on. I also noticed on the t connection a wire is not connected but cant find a place to show where that goes
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  • 1991 DODGE DAKOTA
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No break lights, change break switch, checked fusses, bulbs ok
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Check the # 3, #5 and # 9 fuses (replace as necessary) then,

Check for power (12V) at the brake light sockets, when the brake pedal is depressed.

If no power there, check for 12v at the LT GRN wire at the "turn signal and Hazard light switch" when the brake pedal is depressed.

If no power there check for 12v at the WHT/TAN wire of the "turn signal and Hazard light switch" when the brake pedal is depressed. If there is still no power, suspect a faulty brake light switch.

If power exists at the WHT/TAN wire of the "turn signal and Hazard light switch, " suspect a faulty "turn signal and Hazard light switch."
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Did you check for voltage, anywhere? At the brake switch, pink wire with dark blue tracer is voltage, hot all the time. When the brake switch is activated the white wire becomes hot. You did check for voltage at the proper fuse?

The brakes lites are wired through the turn signal switch, they use the same bulb filament at the rear, just not at the same time.
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I have taillights but no brake lights. Changed fuses, bulbs and checked wiring and still can't figure out the problem. Also, have no turn signals and hazards.

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Chris
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Hi:

Do the front signal lights work? Have you checked the light sockets? Did both stop working at the same time? Have you checked or replaced the brake light switch? Have you checked for power at the socket?

Joe
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I recently had the same problem. Running lights worked, 4 way flashers worked, but the brake lights didn't. I checked all the fuses and the brake light switch. I found out that there is another fuse box under the hood near the battery. There are numerous relays there as well as a brake light fuse. Replaced it and my problem was fixed.

Hope this helps
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SILLYCRACKER
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  • 1994 DODGE DAKOTA
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My truck was working just fine. Was out of town for a couple weeks and truck sat in carport. Went to drive it and went about a hundred feet and the ASB light came on the dash and the dome light came on all by itself. Parked truck back in carport for a couple days and now in addition to the above mentioned problems, the headlights and brake lights wont work. Any ideas?
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There are dozens of possibilities. With no preliminary test results to consider, the only thing all of these circuits have in common is the fuse box. I'd start with a visual inspection for signs of corrosion or wires chewed through by a mouse. Use a test light to see if there's voltage on the related fused. Each fuse has two tiny holes on top for test points.
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THEDEVILMANIAM
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Brakes problem
1994 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

brake lights stopped working, turn signals work, taillights and reverse lights all work but not the brake lights any ideas? Iv looked at the wiring and the wiring seems to be ok
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Check brake light switch on top of brake paddle
check its connector it should have power at one side all time

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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RICKINDELAND
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  • 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
Electrical problem
1995 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

All of a sudden I get no voltage to the brake lights. I have checked the undercarrage wiring and it all looks goond (Nothing snagged or yanked out of place)
Fuses and bulbs are new, could there be another problem?
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Inspect/test/adjust the brake switch-follow the brake pedal arm till it meets up with the brake support bracket the switch is here.
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Before messing wit the brake switch under the dash

take apart the lights plug. They get correded so bad no connection is made so if your checking for power at the socket it will indacate no power. To trouble shoot the wire harness find the branch off plug right under the rear bumper and test it there next if the bulb connector plug indacates no power but more than likely its right at the light plug its self
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I have a 92 dodge dakta it has a 3.9 v6 with auto trans with about 170 thousand miles on it. And I am having problems with my running lights. They dont work and I dont know why I checked all the fuses I could find and they all looked fine. The only lights I have are head lights and break lights. I have no dash lights no blinkers or running lights but my hazards still work. What should I do?
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I would check your relay switchs. You will only know when you replace them. They are under the dash on the left with your fuses, they are little silver boxes. If that doesnt work I think you have a huge short.
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  • 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
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Break lights wont go off, Tried pulling peddle up that did not work. Any other ideas?
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The brake light switch, located just above brake pedal, has most likely failed. Get underneath driver side dash and inspect the switch to ensure it's plunger isn't just stuck open. Most likely it will need replaced though.
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I looked and it looks like the break light switch is missing all together I took a pic The silver thing is attached to the peddle it looks like something is supposed to be there. I'm guessing the switch but not sure


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/560101_break_1.jpg

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Hard to tell anything from that pic but the switch should look similar to pic below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_4_21.jpg

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