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    Dodge Nitro 2009 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2009 Dodge Nitro? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2009 Dodge Nitro issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2009 Dodge Nitro in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    The rear left and right brake/stop lights in my 2009 Dodge Nitro are not working
    Answered by David Morley · 21 February 2023

    If the third brake light is working, then the problem is not with the brake-pedal switch (or the third light would not work either). That the two lower brake lights stopped working together is also a clue that it's not the bulbs that are at fault.

    I'd be looking at the fusebox to see if the fuse that controls the lower brake-light circuit has failed. There should be a map of the fusebox inside the plastic cover, and from that, you can identify which fuse protects that circuit, and go from there. If there's no blown fuse at fault, you need to start checking earth connections as these can also cause all sorts of electrical mayhem. An auto electrician could probably sort this quite quickly without changing any more working parts.

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