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Old 05-13-2009 | 08:44 AM
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Question no brake lights

Ok guys I need some help .my break lights quit working .
all of the bulbs are good the fuse is good and the roof mounted light works.
but the tail light breaks do not .flasher work park lights work.
so I am at pulling my hair out .
also I do not know if this has any thing to do with one another I just noticed
that my emergency flashers are not working also so WTF is going on
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its a 2001
 

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Old 05-13-2009 | 09:00 AM
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Sounds like a problem with the hazard switch if not the whole multifunction switch. This is quite common. Are your turn signals affected as well?

A few threads for your reading pleasure:
Broken Hazard Switch Repair
98+ Hazard Switch Replacement <--book method which has you do quite a bit more work...
 
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Old 05-13-2009 | 09:18 AM
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no my turn signals work fine
 
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Old 05-13-2009 | 11:53 AM
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Ok, go through the posted referenced above. The multifunction switch is responsible for those functions. You either have a problem with the hazard switch (likely) or the multifunction switch. Try messing with the hazard switch to see if you can make it work.

Your brake switch is obviously working since your 3rd brake light is working properly.
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 01:43 PM
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I messed with the hazard switch and the brake lights are working .
at least I know what direction to go in now .
thanks for your help swartlkk you saved me a lot of time and pain
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 03:21 PM
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Good deal! Glad to help!
 
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