Brake light problems

Tiny
TDUBBS23
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
  • 123,000 MILES
I have a 2001 ford Taurus and my brake lights do not work at all I have replaced the brake light switch and new bulbs looked at the wires but another thing is when I check the power at the brake light switch with a test light I have power on both sides of the car.
Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 8:27 PM

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Tiny
CATAFINA
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Try this disconnect the brake switch and put a jumper wire-did the light come on if not you might be looking at a ground problem-keep us posted
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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Ok I tried using a jumper wire it didn't work I have to look at the ground a little better I will keep you posted.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2016 AT 11:52 PM
Tiny
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What catafina said is just a test for brake light switch what you replaced. Check wires in pic at t/s switch the one on top is from brake light switch and others are to light. If they all work then check ground at taillights and for a broken/chafed wires leading to them.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2016 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
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Brake light mystery solved the brake light switch that I bought from autozone wasn't any good thanks guys for your help n support
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Monday, February 29th, 2016 AT 7:36 PM
Tiny
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Stick with name brand parts, to many are junk from china
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 AT 6:25 AM

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