Assuming it is not burned out bulbs, check the brake pedal switch. You will have to put your head down there, apply the brakes pedal to locate it, manually operate it with your finger. Try unplugging it and using a jumper wire to complete the circuit. Or go to any auto parts store and buy a new replacement.
Brake bulbs. You might need to replace them. It just happened to mine and it was tricky to do it. To take the brake lights you need to pull them from the sides, there is a small piece that would come out easily and then you can just take the screws out.
Check the bulbs, the fuse and the brake light switch.
the plug behind the battery might be unplugged or that same plug is disconnected from the fuse box
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If you press the brake down and the light comes on, a brake light is out. If it is on with your lights on, it means a tail light is out. The warning references are on page 47 (89 celica) manual...
they are for night illumination of your license plate. Illegal if they are not working at night.
I had the same problem in my 92 and 93. Someone had messed with the ground. I think it was a white wire with a black stripe.
Check bulbs Fuse Stop light switch
Brake pads on a 1997 Toyota Celica are changed by removing the wheels, unbolting the calipers, and removing the old pads from the calipers. The caliper piston must be pushed in before the new pads can be installed.
You have to pop the panels off inside of your hatch, right on the other side of the tail lights, you should be able to see the back of the tail light from there.
To reset the ABS and brake lights on a 2002 Toyota MR2, trying disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes. A Toyota dealer can also reset the lights.
check high mount brake wiring from trunk...