The main brake lights don't work on my 2002 Freelander. The center brake light does work as well as the tail lights when the lights are on. The bulbs are good and and the fuses are good. What should I check next?

This might help you. Otherwise, just find a mechanic you trust and have him or her check the brake light bulbs. It could also be fuse problems. Check the diagram for your lights or check your manual. http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/5166/land-rover/freelander/freelander-transmission-problems

For your fuse box diagram:
http://carwiringdiagram.net/2002-land-rover-freelander-fuse-box-diagram/

The brake light switch is on top of brake pedal arm. Check your bulbs, and connections to the rear lights (unplug harnesses and clean the connectors as well as bulb(s) etc... )

Also, it (shouldn't) be the brake light switch if you can shift out of park. Good luck.

The first step is to check the bulbs in the tail lights. The brake light switch (on the brake pedal) is OK, as the center light works.

blown bulbs,, :) replace the bulbs of it was a fuse you would have a lot more lights not working, was it a bad harness none of the lights on that harness would work so the problem is the bulbs, replace the bulbs.

BRAKE LIGHT MEANS BRAKE FAILURE.NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.CHECK BRAKE FLUID.COULD BE TOO LOW.GET VECHICLE FIX QUICK BECAUSE WHEN BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON.YOU DONT HAVE TO LONG BEFORE LOSING BRAKES GET TO A SHOP.I WOULD NOT KEEP DRIVING VECHICLE.

The Freelander is Land Rover's entry-level crossover SUV. Unlike other Land Rover vehicles that use a traditional "truck," body-on-frame chassis, the Freelander is built on a unibody, front-wheel drive car chassis. The Freelander is sometimes known in the U.S. as the "LR2."

1 Purchase replacement bulb P21/5W, available at most auto parts stores and at any Land Rover
dealer.

2 Turn off engine and open rear cargo door.

3 Remove the two Torx screws from the side of the tail light assembly. Carefully pull the assembly
away and unplug the electrical harness.

4 Turn the assembly over to access the bulb modules. There are three separate bulb modules; the
top module should be the brake light.

5 Rotate the bulb module counterclockwise to release it from the tail light assembly. Push the bulb
down (into the module) and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the module.

6 Insert the new bulb into the bulb module. Carefully push the bulb down and turn it clockwise.
Reinsert the bulb module into the tail light assembly and turn it clockwise.

7 Reconnect the electrical harness to the tail light assembly. Remount the tail light assembly and
replace the Torx screws.

RE: 2002 Toyota Highlander 2.4cyl. 4X4 Base Model

I am a Certified Technician and have basic knowledge with electronics in electrical wiring. I searched the web and discovered this is a common problem.

I fixed the problem and it was a simple procedure... The problem is with the reverse light socket at the side with no brake light. This socket functions as a hub to direct current to the brake bulbs.

Remove reverse light socket and re-seat bulb. Check for loose or broken prongs. Replace if necessary.

Swap the reverse socket with the other side.

brake light switch fault, above the brake pedal, may have two wires or four depending on variation of model, not expensive to replace.

Good luck Davelee

hey you can get a refund of what you paid to get the brake light switch replace from lad rover just found out that that switch is a recall and they do free repair or pay you for getting it replaced call ur dealer

Do you know if the brake light bulbs are working? (are the bulbs good?). (the bulbs have two parts, one for brake lights the other for running lights)
If the third brake light bulb is working the brake lights should be with good light bulbs.