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?

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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