Sounds like a bad brake light switch. Located above where you put your foot on the brake pedal.
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Go to AutoZone and look up your fuses in a book for the make and model.
do not. buy a used one.
A good place to find an automobile repair manual is the auto parts store. Chilton is a brand name that has many different automotive repair manuals, including one for a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. They usually cost about $15 to $25.
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Is there a Repair Manuel for a 1998 Cherolet Lumina?
may have a bad signal switch,or may be a blown fuse
Haynes Repair Manual covering 1995-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala (FWD) page 1-22 says the fuel filter is "mounted to the floor pan just in front of the fuel tank".
Buy yourself a Hayne's or Chilton's repair manual at any auto parts store. Here you will find the info you are looking for.
I have a repair manual for Luminas, 1990 - 1995 if I'm not mistaken. I keep it in the car, because I have a 1990 Lumina Euro. I can make you a copy of the wiring diagram and possibly email it to you or if it's too big for that, I could mail it to you via USPS. Dundee
won't work
Your battery is dead and you should probably take it to the repair shop and have them put it in for you. Couldn't it be the starter motor? The lights and radio come on, so there must be some juice and the battery.