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MDbowman
10-23-2007, 02:32 PM
My brake lights (tail or 3rd) are not working on my 94 Ranger. Have replaced all 3 bulbs and checked all the fuses under the dash. The fuses all appear ok and test ok. I bought the truck used and do not have a diagram of the fuse box to know which one exactly is the brake light fuse. Tail lights, turn signals, back ups all work. Is there another fuse somewhere? Thanks.
skippy
10-23-2007, 03:34 PM
have you checked the switch at the brake pedal?
MDbowman
10-23-2007, 04:01 PM
No, didn't know there was such a beast. Is it right at the pedal?
skippy
10-23-2007, 04:07 PM
i haven't looked at mine,but usually the switch is located there,near the pivot.doesn't hurt to look,i once had a chevy truck do the opposite,lights on all the time.was simple adjustment.your situation may be more than adjustment.let us know.
skippy
10-23-2007, 04:13 PM
my tech manual,1983 shows a switch at the pedal.
MDbowman
10-23-2007, 04:45 PM
Skippy

Just for kicks, where is the fuse for the brake lights. Might as well check that a third time while I am in there!
skippy
10-23-2007, 04:55 PM
my owners manual shows stop lamp fuse in top left side,15amp.bear in mind my vehicle is 83.
RobbieD
10-23-2007, 05:37 PM
On a '94 it's the blue 15A fuse #10, with is lower left of the flasher. If there's no power there (your domelight will be out, too), check the 40A fuse #2 in the underhood distribution box. Check your power going into the switch on the Lt Green/Red, and then for power coming out, pedal pushed, on the Lt Green wire. You got power coming out, then you have an open circuit between the switch and lights.