Brake Lights Don't Illuminate (All other functions work - i.e., hazards, blinker, running lights, reverse)

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Asked by JBird85 Mar 12, 2015 at 01:15 PM about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Third light (over the flatbed) works. Checked fuse #26, swapped brake lamp switch. Here is the wiring schematic. Help!

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did you check the acual brake light switch attached to the brake petal? i have a 2001 ram 1500 and mine fell out but simple to put back in it's slot

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My stop light don't work put in a new brake switch on and nothing yet

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There is a white long oval bar attached to your actual rear lights..., I replaced them an all lights work now. I had no brake lights. It took about 10 mins! Sorry I do not have more technical works for you! I am just a grand mom who fixed her sons truck !

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07 Ram here. replaced the brake pedal switch. problem solved. new switch has shorter travel on the plunger. (plunger is depressed when the brakes are NOT activated).

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