brake lights do not work

1999 LEXUS RX 300
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MARTA.MEAUX
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the bulbs are new, the fuse is ok; what it could be?
Apr 4, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Possibly a bad brake light switch.Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?Or you could have a bad ground?
Apr 4, 2012 at 11:57 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Just a quick question, Is the high mount, 3rd brake light working? That would make a difference.
Apr 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM
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MARTA.MEAUX
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@saturntech9:How can I do testing of the brake switch?
@Wrenchtech : the 3rd light is not working, a few months ago the shift lever stuck in "Parking" even though I was pushing down on the brake pedal. Now I have to press the shift lock override switch to shift out of ""Parking".However the brake lights not turning on started only a few days ago.
Apr 5, 2012 at 3:43 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Those are both strong indications of a brake light switch problem so follow Saturntech9's advice.
Apr 5, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Alright under the dash just bellow the brake pedal you will find the brake switch.The green wire with a black stripe should have power to it.Then when stepping on the brake the green wire with a white stripe should have power.
Apr 5, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Does the green and white striped wire has power?
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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When stepping on the brake that wire will have power.
Apr 5, 2012 at 5:56 PM