So tonight I notice that when I press the brakes, none of the brake lights come on (lamps, spoiler, back window). I checked the brake lamp 20A fuse, was fine. Swapped it out with another 20A fuse, no dice. Then checked the switch itself, and it's not stuck. So, it is "working". Checked all the connections I could and everything seems ok.

Now it's possible the brake light switch on the pedal is broken, but it seems odd for that to happen after ok 10k of usage.

Any other ideas? Its Saturday night now, I won't be able to get to a dealer most likely until wednesday, so if there is ANYTHING I can check, I am down to do it.

Someone please help?

Someone must know something?
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You can check the switch with a meter, and also disconnect the two wires and jump them together. If the lights then come on you know it's the switch, if they don't it is something else.
I agree it's very unusual to see a brake switch fail so soon, but it's not impossible. Defective parts do happen.

You can check the switch with a meter, and also disconnect the two wires and jump them together. If the lights then come on you know it's the switch, if they don't it is something else.
I agree it's very unusual to see a brake switch fail so soon, but it's not impossible. Defective parts do happen.


Sadly, I don't have enough knowledge of this wiring system to jump those wires (i think there are 3 coming from the switch) together.

I'm going to have to bring it to the dealership tomorrow, but my only fear is that it will take more than a day to fix. Seeing how the nearest (good) dealership is like 20 miles away from me, I won't have a ride back or anything.

I hate dealing with warrenty work, and waiting. ugh.

Do your dash lights work when you turn on the headlights? If not then you've blown that fuse. Most likely a short under the dash, and the most common culprit is poor stereo install or poor stock boost gauge removal.

relay?

Do your dash lights work when you turn on the headlights? If not then you've blown that fuse. Most likely a short under the dash, and the most common culprit is poor stereo install or poor stock boost gauge removal.

All lights work. Tail lamps, dash, head lights, hazards...etc.
Now, I have an aftermarket boost gauge, DRL disable (pinned out and taped really well), and stereo. However, the installs on those are clean and nice, and have been on the car for 8000+ miles.

What relay should I check, because I can' find anything related to just the brake lights.