Brake light issue
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Brake light issue
I just bought a 03 Grand Cherokee for my son and discovered the brake lights aren't working. The turn signal and reverse lamps work but none of the others do. I took it to Auto Zone thinking that it might be the brake switch or fuses.
The guy at the store was great to help me in the parking lot replacing the brake switch and fuses, only to discover something is blowing the fuse and it's not the brake switch.
I'm trying to avoid getting jobbed by a mechanic so I was hoping it might be a more simple fix.
Any ideas?
Thanks
The guy at the store was great to help me in the parking lot replacing the brake switch and fuses, only to discover something is blowing the fuse and it's not the brake switch.
I'm trying to avoid getting jobbed by a mechanic so I was hoping it might be a more simple fix.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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If the vehicle is equipped with a tow package check the wiring harness at the hitch. Part of the wiring harness is exposed under the vehicle and if those wires have been nicked or broken the one tied to the brake lights could be shorted out causing the blown fuses. Also check the plug for the trailer lights, it could be corroded and shorting out as well.
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Originally Posted by welby4404
issue was in the tail light assembly. Tech got in, cleaned the area up and no more blown fuses.
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