1993 Ford Taurus Brake Lights

MAMAGISTRI

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1993 FORD TAURUS
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
131,000 MILES

My daughter has a 1993 Ford Taurus. She had a problem with the brake lights not coming on and the car not going into gear. I replaced the brake light switch and the pigtail to the switch. All seemed well for a couple of months and now the same thing is happening. I replaced the switch again but this time it didn't make a difference. She still has no brake lights and cannot put the car in gear unless she starts in neutral first. Any ideas on what I can check next?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 4:06 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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Should have power at the switch and if not recheck wiring and fuses

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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 6:54 PM

MAMAGISTRI

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Hi;

I did borrow a test light and checked for power. All is good there. I pulled all fuses and checked those too. I am at my wits end with this!

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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 9:15 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Should have power at one wire and when step on brakes should have power at the other side(checking at the back of the switch ) if not switch is no good
if have power at both when switch on poblem after the switch. Check wiring harness
let me know

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Thursday, November 11th, 2010 AT 5:38 AM