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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 12:41 AM
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I jumped the switch like you said and brake light came on thanks for that advice now do you or any one else know what else would cause this thanks
 
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Fedup1977
I jumped the switch like you said and brake light came on thanks for that advice now do you or any one else know what else would cause this thanks
If the brake light comes on when you jump the wires, but not when you step on the brake pedal, that means that the problem is with the brake switch.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 01:09 AM
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Well I got a brand new one but it wouldn't surprise me if it's junk right out of the box these days I will go buy another one in the morning and try my luck thanks
 
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Old Nov 17, 2024 | 01:13 AM
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With a multimeter set to the ohms (or continuity) setting to test continuity and see if the continuity changes when you activate the switch.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 1998DodgeRamVanCamper
If the brake light comes on when you jump the wires, but not when you step on the brake pedal, that means that the problem is with the brake switch.
It's a bad brake light switch, replacing it should solve the issue.
 
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