1988 Other Subaru Models Non working brake lights

1988 SUBARU
111,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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XANDERSMOM0429
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I went into service my car and found out that my brake lights were out. They changed the bulbs, and still didn't work. When I got home I checked the fuses to make sure it wasn't that. Still not working, what else could I try to get them to work?
Nov 4, 2008 at 10:44 PM
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Hi there,

Check that there is voltage at and flowing through the brake light switch, tis is located at the top of the brake pedal under the dash.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 4, 2008 at 10:50 PM
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XANDERSMOM0429
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I still am having the problems with the brake lights. I tried your suggestion and that also didn't work. Is there anything else I can try.
Nov 5, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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Did you have voltage at the switch, and through the switch when activated? or no voltage at all or voltage through the switch and no lights?
Nov 5, 2008 at 5:26 PM
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XANDERSMOM0429
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No Switch there is nothing under the dash by my brake pedal but the dash board its self.
Nov 5, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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what model Subaru do you have?
Nov 5, 2008 at 9:21 PM
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XANDERSMOM0429
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1988 Subaru GL 4wd Turbo
Nov 6, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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This switch should be on a bracket at the very top of the pedal, facing down, it is a small black switch that is activated as the pedal moves. have another good look.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 6, 2008 at 2:51 PM