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Most vehicle rear lamps have TWO light filiments in ONE bulb. One filiment is for the rear tail/parking light function, and the other [usually a larger and brighter burning filiment] is for the brake light function. Therefore, when the headlights are on, the "tail light" filiment should be on. Whether the headlights are on or off, the brake light filiment should come on when the brake pedal is depressed. If this is not happening, suggests one of several possible causes: * The brake light circuit has developed a short or overload which caused the fuse to "blow," * The brake light switch is so far out of adjustment that it cannot function, * A wire has become disconnected [cut, broken, unplugged], * The brake light circuit ground has become disconnected or badly corroded, * The brake light switch is defective.

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