j-money$$$

my 3rd brake light stopped working about 6 months ago and i changed the bulb but it never worked again. i figured id fix it today so i started by removing the bulb and having someone push on the brake pedal.

i checked the plug terminals with a multi meter. no power....and then i removed the plug and checked the connector terminals again and still no power.

Is there a fuse or something controlling this light. i checked the fuses and none were blown

i really want that light to work again and i am stumped

ANY IDEAS?

eric-the-red

It runs off the same fuse as the other brake lights, so that can't be it. I would suspect a broken wire or bad ground on the light.
Which vehicle btw

j-money$$$

sorry it took a week for a response. been busy. but it is a 97 4runner sr5.. i wonder where a broken wire would be

954rrmike

You most likely have broken wires going from the hatch to the body of the truck. Probably broken inside the black rubber boot.

j-money$$$

good idea im gonna check it out as soon as it gets light out side. I hope its that easy i really want that light working now