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Dec 29, 2017 | 11:44 PM

sdim

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Brake lights not working (2006 Mazda 3 sp23)

I have a 2006 (March model) Mazda 3 sp23. All three back brake lights are not working... what would cause this and how can I fix it?

Last edited by sdim; Dec 30, 2017 at 01:41 AM. Reason: Correcting title

Dec 30, 2017 | 12:32 PM

eggynatey

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If all of em went out at once, I'd check the fuses 1st.

Jan 1, 2018 | 07:08 AM

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Thank you very much. Now to work out which fuse. Hopefully that solves it...

Jan 1, 2018 | 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eggynatey

If all of em went out at once, I'd check the fuses 1st.

Just checked the a15 fuse for the horn... I’ve been told that is the one for brakes? It looked fine to me... what else should I check or is there another fuse?

Jan 5, 2018 | 07:17 AM

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It looked fine to me... what else should I check or is there another fuse?

Check it with a multi-meter on the continuity setting or simply change it; a visual check is not fool proof. Do the horns work?

Also check the brake light switch under the brake pedal arm has not failed or broken. similar to this; it more likely the problem: