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My tail lights work just fine but my brake light will not light up when my brakes are being used, is it a fuse issue or wiring? 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS

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Could be the brake light switch that is activated when you push the brake pedal. It is usually located by the brake pedal. When the pedal is up it pushes the switch in, no power to brake light. W HEN YOU PRESS PEDAL, SWITHCH BUTTON COMES OUT SENDING POWER TO BRAKE LIGHTS. CHECK THIS SWITCH FIRST.

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Check and replace the fuse in your fuse box.

If it keeps blowing after replacing the brake lights fuse, then there is a short on the wires, you need to check wiring.

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