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Dual element bulbsYou may be referring to a dual-element bulb ie. bulb #1157. When the headlights are turned on, the taillight element comes on with the brakelight element working regardless of the lights being on or off. Of course this applies only to certain make and models. Some have separate bulbs, but I don't think this is what you were referring to...
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Q: What would cause brake lights to work normally without headlights but stay on constantly when headlights are on?
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