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the most common reason is the switch that mounts to the brake peddal is malfunctioning. somecars and truckshave this switch mounted on the mastercylinder. it is difficult to get to and see on some cars and trucks it is under the dash mounted to the brake peddal. some are simple good luck

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Q: Why do the brake lights remain on with the car turned off in 87 Nissan sentra without depressing pedal?
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