2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission NO brake lights!!

[gtwitch]

I have no brake lights and no power to my brake controller which gets its power signal form the brake pedal switch. At this point I did a quick look at all of the fuses and can find none blown. Anyone have any idea which fuse I should be looking at????



gtwitch in wyoming

 

[PBJ2500CTD]

I have no brake lights and no power to my brake controller which gets its power signal form the brake pedal switch. At this point I did a quick look at all of the fuses and can find none blown. Anyone have any idea which fuse I should be looking at????

gtwitch in wyoming

gtwitch,

It's difficult to say, not knowing your year and model of truck. I can say if it was an '02 Ram I would start with Fuse 5 (20 Amp) in the PDC, followed by the brake switch itself.

 

[gtwitch]

Sorry, Mine is a 99 4X4 bone stock except for frame mount Holley Blue.



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[B.G. Smith]

It should be fuse #5 (20amp) in the Power distribution center under the hood on the driver side fender well. bg

 

[Hillflyer]

Whenever anything electrical stops working in a dramatic fashion on my Ram, I start looking for ground faults. I've rarely had the fuse go, it has always been a bad ground issue so far. whether it was the dash failing, the lights or the radio system. It has always led to an afternoon laying under the vehicle (and not always in the shade) with my trusty multimeter.

 

[proflow]

Usually if you lose your brake lights, your dash lights are out too. This is an indicator for you to check the fuses.



Proflow

 

[gtwitch]

Thanks for the hints and help, With the weekend comming and hopefully no more snow and rain I can get out and look. I'll report back!!



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[monkeyman]

My turn signal flasher had a short in it and killed brake lights!
Rick