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O2 Dodge Dakota Brake lights wont work but bulbs r good.

The signal, hazards, and backup lights work fine but brake lights wont work any suggestions.

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If the bulbs are good I would suspect the Brake light switch.

Brake Light Switch: Testing and Inspection
The brake lamp switch can be tested with an ohmmeter. The ohmmeter is used to check continuity between the pin terminals.
Switch Circuit Identification
- Terminals 1 and 2: brake lamp circuit
- Terminals 3 and 4: RWAL/ABS module and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) circuit
- Terminals 5 and 6: speed control circuit
Switch Continuity Test
NOTE: Disconnect switch harness before testing switch continuity.
With switch plunger extended, attach test leads to pins 1 and 2. Replace switch if meter indicates no continuity.
With switch plunger retracted, attach test leads to pins 3 and 4. Replace switch if meter indicates no continuity.
With switch plunger retracted, attach test leads to pins 5 and 6. Replace switch if meter indicates no continuity.


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Maybe a long shot, but iv replaced many turn signal switches for this exact reason. some GM, and Ford vehicles have the brake/tail lights wired thorough the signal switch on thier way to the back.
not sure about the dodge vehicles. goog luck

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