It is possible, although a little unlikely that both bulbs are burned out, so check them first. Otherwise, either the brake light switch at the pedal is faulty or misadjusted, or the wiring between there and the taillights is broken or shorted.
dodge 2001 Dakota brake lights won't burn Check the fuses. If the fuses are okay check the brake light switch.
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.
The bulbs should be checked on a 1993 Dodge Dakota if the taillights are not working. The plugs on the trailer package should also be checked to make sure that they are working.
what will make the brake light not work on a 1996 dodge dakota? fuses are good and bulbs are good
Fuse 7 controls the brake lights. It should be a red 10amp fuse.
Start with checking the fuses.
When your foot puts pressure on the brake pedal there is a switch that relays the brake pedal being pushed to the lights which makes them turn on.
I tried all the fuses, the parts that under the brakes I checked that. All lights come on and working except the brake lights no break lights.
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
There is what is called a brake sensor. This sensor has to engage to sent a signal to the transmission to release the pawl so that you can shift it. Replace the brake pedal sensor. It is usually on the top of the pedal arm upward under the dash. This will also cause the brake lights not to work. Good luck.
Start with checking the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. If it is low for whatever reason, those lights will come on.
Check bulbs - they are double filamented smaller is for turn and brake lights