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Which fuse is used for brake lights?

Which fuse is used for brake lights?

There are two fuses that you will need to check for your brake light circuit. The first will be #9 (Back up light/Instrument light) 7.5A in your under dash fuse box….the second will be fuse #47 (Stop) 20A in the under hood fuse box.

Where is the fuse for the brake lights located on?

To check the fuse, first locate the brake light system fuse in the fuse panel which is either under the dash or under the hood in the power distribution center. Connect the test light to a ground like an engine or dash bracket and turn the ignition key to the “on” position.

Why does my brake light fuse keep blowing?

You see when a fuse blows it’s because it’s lost current, when current is lost the amp draw goes up and pops the fuse. In layman’s terms when you apply the brake and the fuse blows the first thing to check is what the electricity is supplying.

Why are my brake lights not working?

When your brake lights don’t work, it is usually because of a blown fuse, a worn-out or broken brake light switch, or a burned-out light bulb. And on most vehicles, the brake light system is usually a simple circuit that includes a brake light switch, the light bulbs or lamps, a fuse,…

There are two fuses that you will need to check for your brake light circuit. The first will be #9 (Back up light/Instrument light) 7.5A in your under dash fuse box….the second will be fuse #47 (Stop) 20A in the under hood fuse box.

To check the fuse, first locate the brake light system fuse in the fuse panel which is either under the dash or under the hood in the power distribution center. Connect the test light to a ground like an engine or dash bracket and turn the ignition key to the “on” position.

You see when a fuse blows it’s because it’s lost current, when current is lost the amp draw goes up and pops the fuse. In layman’s terms when you apply the brake and the fuse blows the first thing to check is what the electricity is supplying.

When your brake lights don’t work, it is usually because of a blown fuse, a worn-out or broken brake light switch, or a burned-out light bulb. And on most vehicles, the brake light system is usually a simple circuit that includes a brake light switch, the light bulbs or lamps, a fuse,…

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Ruth Doyle