The most likely cause is a bad brake light switch (if none of the brake lights illuminate) but if its only one of the brake lights, try changing the bulb. Even if they still work as running or turn lights because they have a double filament and may still work partially, but not as brake lights.
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What would make the brake lights work on a 2000 dodge 1500 van?
If you mean the brake lights are stuck on, then check the stoplight switch located on the top of the brake pedal.
Why would brake lights work intermittently?
brake switch ???
Can a brake pedal malfunction make your brake lights not work?
Usually that would be caused by a faulty brake light switch connected TO the brake pedal. If the brakes work the pedal is probably ok.
What would cause the brake lights not to work on an 84 corvette when all of the running lights work?
BAD BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AT TOP OF BRAKE PEDAL
What would cause brake lights and running lights not to work you have power to the brake switch?
fuse, bulbs
Why would the tail lights work on a 1990 jeep Cherokee but the brake lights don't work?
check the fuse for the brake lights, they have thier own. also check the brake light switch at the at the top of the brake petal
Why would you have no brake lights but all the other lights work?
Blown fuse or bad brake light switch?
Why do all your lights work but your brake lights?
Uh...I would first check to make sure your bulbs are not blown. check brake light fuse. If still no trace wiring fro brake lights back. Hope this helps. You might also check the brake light switch on brake pedal.
Can the brake lights not work and the night lights work same bulb?
my back brake lights don't work, but the brake light on the back door does what could be wrong
What would cause the Brake lights on a 2000 s10 to not work at all Turn signals work Tail lights work Reverse lights work but none of the 3 brake lights work.?
You probably need to replace your brake light switch. It's near the top of the brake assembly, beyond a trim panel. The fact that all three brake lights don't work rules out problems in the multifunction switch (the cause of similar problems affecting only the two rear lights.)
Why would brake lights on 1997 Chevy Camero not work when lights are on?
The bulbs are burnt out.
What would make the brake lights not work on a 2003 VW Bug?
Bad bulbs? Blown fuse? Brake light switch defective or out of adjustment
Why would the rear lights or brake lights not work?
Check your fuses. Sometimes it is just that simple.
What is wrong when 1 brake light is out but the tail light and other brake lights work good?
The bulb is burnt out. If the problem was a fuse, then all brake lights and probably the dashboard lights would be out as well.
Brake lights don't work when the brake is pushed. Work with headlights on only.?
The brake lights and the tail lights are separate circuits. Check the brake light fuse, then check the brake light bulbs, then check the brake light switch.
Brake lights work but when turn signal is on both brake lights go out?
Check and make sure you have the correct bulb. The turn signal/brake light is a dual element bulb and if you have a single element it does not work properly.
What would cause brake lights not to work but all other tail lights are working on a Ford F-350?
Check your brake light switch at hte brake pedal.
Why would brake lights on a 1997 Chevy Camero not work when lights are on?
check the brake light switch that is on top of your brake pedal under the dash, could be out of adjustment or bad.
What fuse do you change on a 2008 Hyundai elantra if the rear brake lights and third rear brake lights do not work?
it would be the brake light switch about 20 dollars at autozone
Why would your turn signals work so does your brake light in rear window but your brake lights and warning lights do not?
change the fuse if not replace flasher
Why do my brake lights and cruise control not work on 2001 ford explorer sport even though all other lights work?
The brake lights are a separate circuit from the other lights. Check the fuses and bulbs. If fuses and bulbs are okay I would suspect the brake light switch is at fault.
Why would my brake lights work but tail lights and dash lights do not - Jeep Wrangler 1999?
Check fuses or headlight switch
Why would the brake lights tail lights and turn signals not work on your 1985 Volvo 240 if emergency flashers are operational and fuses and bulbs are good?
I am having the same trouble. My brake lights work with the light switch for nighttime driving, but only far right brake light works when i pres brake pedal. Reverse lights dont work at all. Turn signals and hazard light work.
Why would brake lights not work on 2002 Chevy Suburban when fuse switch and bulbs are good?
No brake lights but turn signals work? Turn signal switch brakes route through it.
1985 bronco brake lights dont work but all other lights do work you replaced brake light switch and bulbs?
Check the brake light fuse. If you have 12 volts at the brake light switch I would suspect the signal light switch is at fault.
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