No Brake Lights

From : el jr64

Q: 98 ram q.c 4x4 5.9 ltrauto 1/2 ton. 123112 miles. noticed tonight when got home from work no brake lightsnot even the 3rd brake light.all other lights do work tail & turn lights work. checked the 20 amp fuse -goodeveything else seems to be ok no codes or anything. brake light switch a relay why all of a sudden any ideas & information appreciated thanks for letting me post. eljr64@webtv.net .

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From : el jr64

thank you will test switch .

From : tom lawrence

brake light switch a relay why all of a sudden to test the brake light switch disconnect the electrical connector from the switch and check for voltage on pin 6 of the connector. if voltage is present jumper pin 6 to pin 5. if the brake lights light up when you do that youve got a problem with the switch. if you dont have voltage on pin 6 then double-check your fuse. .