Check Brake fluid level in master cylinder and make sure Emergency brake is fully released
dodge 2001 Dakota brake lights won't burn Check the fuses. If the fuses are okay check the brake light switch.
Under the dash, look up above the brake pedal.
To fix a 95 Dodge Dakota with no brake lights, first check to ensure the fuse has not blown. If the fuse is good, check to ensure the brake light bulbs are not burn out.
what will make the brake light not work on a 1996 dodge dakota? fuses are good and bulbs are good
under the dash above the emergency brake pedal is a light blue colored box, inside that is a reset button that you can insert a small screwdriver to press it and the light will be reset.
In my 1989 Dodge Dakota the brake light is on fuse number13 it is a 5amp it also goes to buzzer, speed control, check engine light, anti-lock warning light, and other things page 12-19 Haynes 1987- 1993 Dodge Dakota Repair Manual
You need to have the engine and abs checked for codes.
emergency brake light stays on
The light on the dash that says the emergency brake light is on could have burned out if it does not light up when the emergency brake is actually on. In some vehicles, this light will not light up until the car is put into gear to warn the driver that the emergency brake is still on.
under the dash about 6inches above the brake pedal under the dash about 6 inches above the brake pedal
After repairing the failure that caused the code, the lights will reset themselves.
either a bad sensor somewhere, or a connection is disconnected