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1998 GMC Jimmy blowing brake light fuse, when attempting to replace ignition commences.

I replaced a blown brake light fuse several weeks ago with no perils. Today, I noticed that the brake lights had stopped working again, only to find another fuse had blown. Now, when I attempt to replace the stop (brake) light fuse, the ignition starts. I have bought a new brake light switch, but have not replace the old one yet. Any ideas as to what may be the problem?

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I had a similar problem several years ago on my 97 Jimmy. There is a switch in the steering column that had gone bad, had to be replaced and no problem since. The symptons sounded just like yours. My trusted mechanic found the problem after a lot of testing and fixed it.

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