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Depends on what the problem is. It is either, defective bulbs, brake light switch, blown fuse, or wiring problem. Check the fuse first, then if all lights including the 3rd light are not working, suspect a defective or out of adjustment brake light switch. The switch is located somewhere on the brake pedal arm, or may be a pressure switch on the master cylinder.
The brake light switch would be located under the dash right above the brake pedal. It could be mounted to the pedal arm itself, or attached to the dash. You would unplug the switch, and using just a continuity meter, stick the probes inside each connector of the switch, and press down on the brake pedal. If the meter buzzes, or shows 0 ohms then the switch is good.
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I just had the same problem with my 1998 It was the brake light switch. It connects into the neutral safety switch on top of the brake pedal. The part was 14 dollars at autozone. I would check all the fuses first though sometimes that is the simplest.
There isn't a switch to reset the light. You 'reset' the light by fixing the problem which is causing the light.
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Most auto parts stores have wiring diagrams for a 97 Geo Metro. This includes wiring diagrams for the brake light, head lights, and much more.
The only way to fix the dimmer switch is to replace it I have tried cleaning it lubercating it. nothing will fix it for good .so i had to replace it. It is a factory item.
Check that your hand brake is all the way down. If your hand brake switch is tripped, the brake lihgt should come on, and the automatic running lights won't.
from inside the trunk you can dislodge the tailight lenses.... the rest is simple
Check your fuses first. If not a blown fuse, make sure the bulbs are good and if so, it's got to be the brakelight switch. You know, down on the brake pedal.
There is a shift interlock system on that car which prevents you from shifting out of park until you hit the brake pedal. Basically how it works is there is 12V power at the brake light switch continually. When you touch the brakes, the switch sends power to the rear brake stop lights AND power to the solenoid on the shifter handle at the same time. If the solenoid is bad, it wont release a catch on the shifter. If you have a bad brake light pedal switch, it's not sending power to that solenoid. And here's the kicker. The fuse that powers all this nonsense is the fuse for your turn signals. Start by checking that fuse first. Most likely you have a brake switch on the pedal that is grounding out causing the fuse to blow. The switch is $20 at the auto parts store. The BWD part # is S6072. I know, had the same problem.