1987 Chevy Suburban brake lights will not come on

1987 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
44,600 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASONW1978
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i have changed my brake switch and checked all my fuses. but my brake lights still will not come on when i press on the beake. what could be wrong amd what chould i do to fix the problem. please help
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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JDL
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Hello, did you check for voltage at the brake switch? Orange, hot all the time. White goes hot when you step on the brake. Your brake lites are wired through the turn signal switch, the turn and stop use the same bulb filament, just not at the same time.
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the directional/hazard switch checked out
Feb 20, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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