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My 1998 chevy lumina brake lights won't light up when pressed. I have chaged all fuses and light bulbs. Am I missing any other place for fuses?

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  • curtjan Apr 15, 2009

    My anti-lock brake light stays on. I checked the pads and rotors and all looks fine. Where do I go from here????

  • Anonymous Apr 24, 2009

    how to change tha brke light on a Chevrolet Lumina?????

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    how to change tha brke light on a Chevrolet Lumina?????

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I've had this problem. I tested everything and in my situation it was the four way switch that controls the blinker/high low beams/cruise control. If you depress the peddle, push the blinker lever forward or backward slightly you may see the brake lights come on. you would then know this switch is worn.
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This would be a multifunction switch which turn signal switch wipers ect. run through located on steering column under plastic cover.assuming the brake light switch is good see if third brake light works when you press the pedal if so it is deffintly the multi switch.

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Have you changed out the brake light switch located above the brake pedal? if not thats where id look next

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1998 Chevy Lumina

After driving the care for 20min or so and stop. When i return to the car the transmission seems to be stalling. I have to apply allot of gas just to get moving again. When i eventually stop there is engine coolant flooding out of the car onto the driveway.

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