brake lights out

1999 TOYOTA STARLET
105,000 MILES
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CHRISP1949
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came to replace to brake light not working. I tried replacement bulb but blew within two minutes. then discovered that both tail lights and rear door brake light were out. I checked 10 amp fuse, but it was fine. now I cannot use car without tail lights. any ideas?
Aug 9, 2016 at 8:29 AM
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HMAC300
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we have no information on a starlet model as it's not in US, but what i am sending is from a Corolla Somay be similar. check fuses and taillight relay. for brakes see if power goes in and out from multi function switch and also check for a shorted wire as it blows the fuse.
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Aug 9, 2016 at 9:35 AM