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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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Default Help! brake lights dont work

Got pulled over the other day cause my brake lights didnt work. Changed the bulbs and checked the fuses , Just wondering if anyone has had a simialar problem or any info that could help me solve the problem. thanks. Oh yeah its an 06 silverado.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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If the fuses are OK, it could be a bad brake light switch or wiring. Do you have a remote start? If so, it will be tapped into the brake light switch circuit and may be causing a problem.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Ya im having the same problem with my 98 right now too..all the fuses are good, the bulbs are good, i just changed the switch today, and still no brake lights...i dont have remote start...i have no idea what to do next...
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Check to see if some of the wires to the brake switch are shorted.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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possible bad ground. After I hit a deer my right day time running light wouldnt work because the ground was not working properly, ran a new ground wire and works like new.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Check you junction block under the bed, on the driver side, rear of the bed, up on the frame, there are several harnesses under there, check that, then start checking for voltage at that location.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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use a test light when u check. if a relay is bad theres still gonna be voltage going to the relay. the test light will show its getting power

I may have explained that shittily but trust me I just did my e-fans and my dad's done this work for a couple decades
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