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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Hello HT well I have a 1994 ej1, and the other night i relize that my brake lights are not working, so i checked the bulbs and fuse and they are fine, so I took a test light and disconnected the harness that connects to the brake switch and no terminal is getting power, what could it be?, or can someone plz give me a wiring diagram for this thank you
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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How did you test the brake light fuse? Which fuse did you test? Post pictures.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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I tested it with a test light, I tested fuse 42 and theres power present at both sides.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Does the horn work?
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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I dont have a horn. But what i did do is try to jump the connector and nothing either ik the ground is good because I tested it something in the postive wireI tried looking for one but I cant find one
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Why don't you have a horn? What was done to remove it?

The wire that runs from the hood fuse box to the brake light switch on the pedal seems to be broken. Locate the break or run a new wire.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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I bought the car without it already, I would like to put one in to have one, ok i would like to locate it instead then run a new wire, hows the best way for me to trace this wire?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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Could be your brake light switch. I just had to replace mine on my Integra. Super easy to replace and ran about $25. It is located at the top of your brake pedal.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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alright I replaced my brake light switch, and it still doesnt work, so i guess its one of the wires from the connector that isnt good
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Yeah you have a bad wire somewhere then. Do you know how to do a continuity test?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Yea I do.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by egdro
Yea I do.
Do you have yourself a Haines manual?
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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No thats one thing I dont have.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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I would get a manual so you can have a proper wiring diagram and go from there, just trace the diagram with a continuity test and you should be able to find your problem.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Alright Ill go buy one then thanks for your help. Ill post if I found my problem or if I need more help
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