Brake light issues...

[MDbowman]

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]

have you checked the switch at the brake pedal?

 

[MDbowman]

No, didn't know there was such a beast. Is it right at the pedal?

 

[skippy]

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]

my tech manual,1983 shows a switch at the pedal.

 

[MDbowman]

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]

my owners manual shows stop lamp fuse in top left side,15amp.bear in mind my vehicle is 83.

 

[RobbieD]

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.