Brake & Tail lights not working

[bubXJ]

The tail lights and brake lights on my jeep are not working. The headlights, marker lights, and turn signals are all working, only the rear tail lights and brake lights will not work. I have checked all the fuses, relays, and bulbs and they all appear to be fine and in working condition. Would there be a problem with one of the switches, like the brake light switch or perhaps the headlight switch?

[Ecomike]

What year?

If it was just brake lights I'd suspect the brake switch. Might be a ground problem. You may end up having to chase to the wires down front to rear to look for a damaged wire.

Do the other running lights, front side markers turn on?

Originally Posted by bubXJ

The tail lights and brake lights on my jeep are not working. The headlights, marker lights, and turn signals are all working, only the rear tail lights and brake lights will not work. I have checked all the fuses, relays, and bulbs and they all appear to be fine and in working condition. Would there be a problem with one of the switches, like the brake light switch or perhaps the headlight switch?

[scottmcneal]

There is 2 grounds on the rear passanger side for tail lights to..The main wires are on the driver side.. Check all the grounds.. Do you have the tow package wires in back?

[bubXJ]

Ya there is the tow package wire in the back. I actually realized that the lights weren't working when I was hitching up my trailer. So do you think I may have fried some of the wires if the trailer wasn't grounded right?

[bubXJ]

Its a 2000. All the other running lights work, including the front markers. I looked at the wires running to the tail lights themselves and i couln't see any that are fried. Where would those lights ground?

[scottmcneal]

not sure on your year. i added some to mine.. where your lights on when hooking up your trailer?

[jeepnuts311]

when this happened to me, my brake lights werent coming on, but all other lights worked. it was the brake switch behind the pedal on the firewall.

when the opposite happened (all lights out except brake lights) it was the headlight switch

-Tim

[bubXJ]

Hey thanks. So if if i buy a replacement it should all work then? Can you buy those at any auto parts store, or is it best to go to the dealership?