The fuse for the brake lights on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 is located in the fuse box under the dashboard on the driver's side. Specifically, it is usually the "STOP" fuse, which is a 20-amp fuse. You can check the fuse diagram on the cover of the fuse box for confirmation and to locate it easily. If the fuse is blown, replacing it should restore function to the brake lights.
need to make sure power is getting to the brake light switch and abs unit
parking brake, push it down a touch
It is on a bracket above the brake pedal. It reads off of the brake pedal.
If the brakes are not working on the back of a 1997 Dodge 1500 after changing the brake pads, try bleeding the brakes. The fault may also be with the master cylinder under the hood. Check to make sure all brake lines are connected.
Look at the pads you are replacing and put them on the same way.
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1997 dodge ram 1500 tried head light switch did not work.head lights and running lights do not work at the same time.
The ABS computer has detected an electrical or mechanical malfunction. You need to have it checked for codes.
The abs and brake lights stay on when there is a blown fuse or when the abs computer detects a malfunction and sets a code.
After repairing the failure that caused the code, the lights will reset themselves.
A 1997 Dodge Ram did not have EGR.