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Carl McKinney Posted on Nov 10, 2009
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Brake lights don't come on when the headlights are on, the center one works but the side ones do not. They work when the headlights are off.

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Check the rear lamp assemblies and see if the terminals for the brake lamp are getting battery voltage with the brake applied. Check at the connector and the bulb socket, if you have it at the connector and not the socket then you will need to replace the tail/brake lamp assemblies. This is a very common problem on the jeep.

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SOURCE: Brake Light doesn't work when headlights on

signal switch is going out

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: Same issue. Side brake lights out but center works.

try replacing the turn signal switch, as the brake/tail lights are all routed thorough it. common problem with most 90's GM cars. this may help, but I've never seen only the third light work. sounds more like wiring has been tapped into incorrectly. good luck

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2009

SOURCE: divers brake light does not work with head lights on .

big problem with jeeps 98 and up should be a safety recall but is not; you need to replace the drivers side tail light assembly with a new one, from jeep or auto parts store if available. used auto parts recycler may have one but your taking a chance, used should be 40 to50
dollars new over 100

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Toyota Highlander.The brake light on the

Replace the right rear brake lamp. The bulb possible use two filaments one for brake and tail light. One burnt out filament in one bulb.

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