I cant get the brake lights to work

Tiny
BURKEBENNETT
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 169,000 MILES
I have a 94 ford ranger and I cant get the brake lights to work. The bulbs are good the fuse is good and the brake switch is good all work but when I put the switch back into place they wont come on when I press the brake pedal down. Any thoughts on whats wrong?
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 AT 3:34 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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There maybe be a plug in the brake pedal that is supposed to push it. Maybe it fell out. Have you tryed activiating it when it was up there by hand?

Maybe you have a damaged wire or switch and when its put back up there its shorting out.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help I have tried to do all of the suggetions. What I finally did is remove a plastic bushing that was holding the brake rod tight to the pedal and not allowing it to activate the brake switch, its probably not right but it works. Again thanks agin for all your help.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 1:08 PM
Tiny
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Glad to hear you fixed your problem. The bushing could have been worn causing too much slop.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 1:08 PM

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