Brake lights

Tiny
VMPR20
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  • 2004 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I am having a problem with my brake lights not working, I have replaced the switch near the pedal ( though I am not sure that I adjusted it correctly), I have ohm'd the fuse in the distribution box and it ohm'd ok, Am I missing something? Is there anything else I can try?
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 AT 2:32 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

I will assume the bulbs are good. Yes, when the brakes are off, the switch should be pushed in (open circuit) When you push the brakes, the switch is released closing the circuit and allowing power to travel to the lights.

Are you getting power to the switch?

Let me know if this helps, and if you have any other questions.
Joe
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 AT 1:43 PM
Tiny
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I had a friend of the family who works for a dealer look at it and found that a wire coming from the power distribution box thru the firewall was broken and that is why I wasnt getting power to the switch
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 12:21 PM
Tiny
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Hi Again:

I'm glad you got it fixed. Feel free to get in touch with me in the future if you have any other questions.

Joe
Positive feedback is appreciated.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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04 dodge dakota no brake lights new swith, bulbs, is there a fuse or what ealse
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Sunday, July 28th, 2019 AT 5:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Did you check for voltage to and from the brake switch?
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Sunday, July 28th, 2019 AT 5:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Forgot the diagram.
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