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Brake lights on my wrangler won't work

I changed the brake light switch, but that didn't do it. I checked the fuses on the box under the hood, but they seem OK... It is a 97 wrangler 4 SE. Any thoughts?

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Also the multifunction switch in the steering column cancels out the brake lights when the turn signals are on.. this swtch assembly has brake signal that goes to it then is split to the rear lights of the jeep. this might be your issue

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Check the fuses under the dash. If they are o.k. Check the bulbs. If they are o.k. then it may be the combination switch. (turn signal switch)

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