My 01 sport track brake lights weren't working I put a new brake light switch in they started working and then stopped again

Asked by Dj6292 Sep 07, 2016 at 07:20 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My brake lights weren't working I put in a new
brake light switch started working and then
stopped again

1 Answer

73,360

Are you blowing the fuse? Check for voltage at the switch. Now check for switch continuity when it suppose to have the circuit closed providing power to the rear lights. Then check to make sure you have a proper ground.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,860
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
303 Great Deals out of 13,538 listings starting at $3,888
Used Ford Expedition
17 Great Deals out of 634 listings starting at $3,966
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
17 Great Deals out of 781 listings starting at $7,499
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
129 Great Deals out of 3,665 listings starting at $4,295
Used Dodge Durango
60 Great Deals out of 1,848 listings starting at $6,987
Used Toyota Highlander
34 Great Deals out of 835 listings starting at $7,498
Used Toyota 4Runner
19 Great Deals out of 523 listings starting at $14,995
Used Ford Escape
142 Great Deals out of 4,168 listings starting at $2,999
Used GMC Yukon
10 Great Deals out of 932 listings starting at $6,900
Used Jeep Wrangler
139 Great Deals out of 5,916 listings starting at $2,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.