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Brake lights not working even though the brake peddle is pushed down The switch still goes in and out. Fuse box has some fuses missing. The fuse box does not have a desription on every plug of what it is for. And I do not have the owners manuel with a description of the fuse box. So it could possibly be a missing fuse?

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Here are the numbers on your fuseblock and fuses coresponding to the number that is on your fuse block.
1-20 amp (yellow)
Hazard flasher
2-10 amp (red)
back up lights, A/C clutch cycling Switch
3-30 amp (green)
Power windows
4-30 amp (yellow)
A/C or heater blower motor
5-20 amp (yellow)
Panel Lights, Side marker lights, Park, Taillights, Clock & radio display Intensity, License & panel lights.
#6-10 amp (red)
Stoplight, buzzers, Anti-lock brake module
#7-15 amp (lt. Blue)
Tachometer, horn & Relay
#8-8 amp (yellow)
Power Door locks
#9-10 amp (red)
Radio
#10-10 amp (red)
Rear Wheel Anti-lock module, Turn Signals
#11-20 amp (Yellow)
Windshield wiper & washers
#12-15 amp ( LT. Blue)
Cigarette Lighter
#13-5 amp (tan)
Speed Control, warning buzzers, gauges, indicator lights
#14-5 amp (tan)
Time/delay relay & under-hood light, dome light, power mirrors, readio & clock Memory, Interior lights, reading lights
#15-blank
Not used
#16-4 amp (pink)
Radio Lights & overdrive switch light 1989-91, Cluster lights, Cigarette Lighter light & as tray light, Cluster lights, A/C & heater controls.
#17-relay
Hazard Flasher warning
#18-relay
Relay
#19-Circuit breaker
#20-relay
Turn signal Flasher
#21-buzzer
Warning
#22-Relay
Horn

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Were they working before? If so, not a missing fuse but possibly a blown one. check all fuses, replace as needed. check bulbs. if all fuses and bulbs are good, check switch at brake pedal, also listen for relay clicking when switch is activated. if relay clicks when pedals is pushed, switch likely ok. if brake lights and turn signals are on same circuit, activate hazard flashers to test circuit. if no flashing at rear lights, check wiring.

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Could be fuse or could be brake light switch. Just because the brakelight switch goes in and out does not mean it's in working order. You should be able to go to the dealership and get a fuse box diagram. Just go to the parts department and ask.

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