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No brake lights on my 986

TimR
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Just went through my annual state car inspection which uncovered none of my rear brake lights are working. Scary to think how long I've been driving it like that. Any suggestions on what to check? I guess I should start with the fuses.

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1. Fuses

2. Switch(es) on pedal

Thanks Loren. Fuse and bulbs are good. I suspect the switch, but I only found one on my 1999 986. You stated "Switch(es)" in your response. Is there really two brake switches on a 986?

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Two if you have cruise control - one otherwise.

I have cruise control and a 5 speed manual transmission, but I can only find one switch on the brake pedal (right behind the pedal to the rear of the car side of pedal). I also see one on the clutch pedal, but only the one on the brake. Any clues as where to look for the second brake switch?

Thanks.

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The single brake pedal switch highlighted in the picture is the one I have already found. It's the second brake pedal switch that you mentioned (and not shown in the picture) that I can not find.

I have a replacement switch for the one shown in picture, but I have not installed it yet (doing that tonight). I checked the new switch with a ohm meter, and it checks-out the same as the switch I removed. So I have a feeling that this brake pedal switch #1 is not the cause of my rear brakes not working.

Thanks again.

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I don't know if this diagram is much better... (item 1 is the main brake light switch).

It will likely help to move or remove the duct so you can see the switches better.

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I don't know if this diagram is much better... (item 1 is the main brake light switch).

It will likely help to move or remove the duct so you can see the switches better.

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I can not locate the 2nd brake switch. Switch #2 in your diagram is approximately located where the swtich is located for the clutch pedal, so is it possible they are calling that the 2nd brake switch?

Regardless, I installed a new brake switch (#1), and it has fixed my "no rear brake lights" problem. Thanks for all your help. Now let's go drive :-)

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