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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Rear switch is the easiest to get at check to see you have power to the switch if not work you way back. Check the relay for power and if it has it check to see it comes out of it when you activate the brakes. Guessing it is something around the relay. If you hear a clicking then the relay should be working.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Well I did some creative jumpering and isolated the relay as the weak link. It was clicking but apparently not making a connection. A quick trip to Advance Auto and I have a new overpriced relay and functional brake lights.
 
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Rear brake sender is next to trans case on right side inside of the frame has 2 wires running to it just short the 2 wires together & brake light should come on if bad if not check brake light relay usually under the seat near the battery.
 
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