Question Brake lights just quit working.......

[1maleyaj]

So I got in my truck, a 99 F250 Diesel, to drive home last night, and realized the brake lights were not working at all. The tail lights work, but when you hit the brake pedal, nothing happens.

I checked the fuse under the steering column(I believe the second one down in the middle row, but can't remember for sure), and it is good.

I was just wondering if anyone had a similar problem, and could point me in the right direction as far as what else to check. I know it isn't the bulb(s), because all three are out, and the tail lights still work.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Anthony

 

[BIG JOE]

So I got in my truck, a 99 F250 Diesel, to drive home last night, and realized the brake lights were not working at all. The tail lights work, but when you hit the brake pedal, nothing happens.

I checked the fuse under the steering column(I believe the second one down in the middle row, but can't remember for sure), and it is good.

I was just wondering if anyone had a similar problem, and could point me in the right direction as far as what else to check. I know it isn't the bulb(s), because all three are out, and the tail lights still work.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Anthony

Check yer Brake light switch assembly on the top of the brake pedal arm. Being a 99, maybe it's jus tard'n wore out ?

Look it over, yul see it's not a hard fix to just replace it

 

[1maleyaj]

Thanks. Just checked it, and I'm not really sure to tell how it is bad. It is still plugged in, and clicks when the pedal is pushed.

 

[JLDickmon]

Thanks. Just checked it, and I'm not really sure to tell how it is bad. It is still plugged in, and clicks when the pedal is pushed.

you need to get a test light (even an Auto Zone cheapie) and check it for power on both sides of the switch..

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

Did your ABS light start to blink. Mine did that after I had me foot on the brake for 10 mins. (don't ask) I had no brake lights, but still had tail lights.

 

[1maleyaj]

you need to get a test light (even an Auto Zone cheapie) and check it for power on both sides of the switch..

When unplugged, the middle (#3) part of the plug is getting power. I put a new brake switch in and still no luck.

Did your ABS light start to blink. Mine did that after I had me foot on the brake for 10 mins. (don't ask) I had no brake lights, but still had tail lights.

I don't think it is blinking, but I can't say that for sure. As soon as I get back in the truck I will look and see.

 

[mustangmuscle]

Going through same thing now, ever figure out what it was?

 

[1maleyaj]

Well, I replaced the brake switch, and that didn't fix it. It turns out my fuse box is messed up. There is power going in, but none going out. One of the boards inside fried.

Anthony

 

[mustangmuscle]

I have power to the switch and to my 3rd brake light just not to rear!