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Check if any power is getting to the bulbs by using a 12V test light to the terminals when pressing the brake pedal. If none, check continuity from the brake pedal switch that is attached to the brake pedal under the dash. With a test light, you need to see if 12V is reaching that pedal switch. If not, check the fuses for a blown fuse or other things not working on the same circuit. If you do have voltage to the brake pedal switch, but not to the tail lights, then you have a break in the wire or a short between there and the tail lights. Again you would check for the color of the wire from the brake switch and follow it back to the rear lights until you find out where the short is or a bad ground.

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Possible blown fuse or bulbs need replaced. Also check to see if the switch at the top end of the brake pedal's arm activates when the brake is applied. If it doesn't you'll need to replace it. Good luck

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To trouble shoot brake related problem,check the help links mentioned below:-----


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---------- 2002 Lincoln Town car Fuse Box http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/11/2002-lincoln-town-car-fuse-box.html 2007 KIA Rio: Brake Light Fuse Box Diagram? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-kia-rio-brake-light-fuse-box.html
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