answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It could be either. Check the fuse first, if it is OK then you need to replace the bulb but if the fuse has blown you need to find what has caused it to blow.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When the brake lights go out is it a fuse or do you need a new bulb?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why would both brake lights not operate on a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer and the fuse is good?

the bulb has fused or broken or the electronics need fixing


What fuse controls the brake lights on an 1993 topaz?

there is a brake light fuse in the pannel you just need to look for it.


Where is the fuse for the left rear brake light on a 2002 highlander?

The fuse for BOTH brake lights is the same. If one light operates and the other one doesn't it is probably not the fuse. Check the bulb for need of replacement or perhaps the wire leading to the socket (or the socket itself) is bad.


Need to find fuse for brake lights on 2002 ram 1500 the brake lights don't work and the bulbs are good?

One fuse block in the dash, and one under the hood


2001 Firebird hazard light fuse blows when I press on the brake pedal and then the brake lights do not light up?

you need to get a bigger fuse


What are symptoms of a faulty brake light switch?

HI, The most obvious is no brake lights, the brake lights might be coming on and off as you press the brake pedal, do you hear the switch as you press the brake pedal? A brake light switch isn't hard to replace but the first thing to look at and check is the fuse, see if that's blown. A brake light bulb may also be bad but you need to look at the fuse first. Good luck. Steve H.


Why the tail light does not work but the brake light does on the same 3-way bulb?

The marker lights and brake lights run on two different circuits, and usually light up two different filaments on the bulb. If both tail lights are out, either a fuse is blown, a wire is compromised, or both marker light filaments on the bulbs are broken.


Why will the brake lights not work on a 2006 Cherokee?

there will be three things to check, first your fuses, they are located under the dash on the drivers side, and there is a fuse box under the hood. the 15 amp fuse under the hood in plug 27 is the fuse for the brake lights. if the fuse checks good will need to check the brake light switch on the brake pedal.


What if your brake light stays on on your Mazda Protege?

there is a brake switch under the brake pedal. This is a button that pretty much controls the break lights. you might need to replace this or look through the fuse box under the hood. (blue 15) is the fuse that powers the brake lights.


My brake lights on a 96 gmc sierra 1500 pickup just quit working along with the hazard lights but the running lights work fine What do you need to look for to fix it?

Check the fuse for the brake lights. It should be marked stop/haz on the fuse box cover.


How do you fix the problem of the brake lights fuse burns?

You need to find the short circuit in the wiring.


Need the fuse to the brake lights on a 1992 Toyota tercel sedan?

mmmm... still thinking about it