Q: why is there no power from my fuse for my reverse lights on my 2013 Toyota Tacoma? When i checked the other fuses they all are wo

asked by on January 11, 2017

My break lights is out and i have no power from that fuse. What could be causing the shortage. I cheaked the rest of the fuses all is in working order except my break ones. Also looking into my owners manuel its talking about a switch i dont understand what switch there reforing to.

My car has 40000 miles.

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