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Question posted by wsfrye71 on April 6th, 2015

Both Rear Brake Lights Wont Work,

my rear running lights work fine but bolth brake lights wont engage when I use my brakes, I have changed the bulbs already

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on April 7th, 2015 4:41 AM
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Either the brake light switch or the fuse has gone bad.

Brake light switch replace instructions on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9INQX87gg2k and or click here for fuse number that you need to check or replace.


Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

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