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Why does the turn signal indicator come on when the brakes are applied?
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∙ 9y ago
Most likely there is a ground fault in the bulb socket or bad spot in the wiring harness. You can clean the socket out and then put in fresh bulbs and see if that helps. Also I have had faults in trailer plugs causing this problem. Inspect your trailer outlet if you have one. Look for broken parts cracks nicks in the wiring etc....I once had a piece of foil looking stuff get into a trailers plug and cause this type of havoc. If neither of the above do the trick, start at the taillights and work your way forward checking the harness for damage. Doesn't take a lot, just a nick in the insulation can cause a fault. This is tedious and time consuming but the only way to find it is hunt it down.
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On my 99 neon sometimes indicator lights stay on steady sometimes flash the way they should Why?
When this happens, wiggle the turn signal stalk. If this fixes the problem, you need a new turn signal switch. Sometimes when you hit the brakes, the lights will come on. This is an indication of a bad switch.
Why would your turn signal lights only come on when you are pushing on the brakes?
i think your car is broken
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Friction
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No they don't. Usually only one filament burns for the turn signal and the same one is used for the brake lights. These are just interupted when using the TS since you have two lights for the rear brakes this still give an indication of stopping and signalling. Hope this helps Phil
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Why do all the signal lights flash plus the middle brake light when you give a turn signal on a 2002 Chevy Silverado.?
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the brakes were applied very hard and the engine light came on and the truck just idled fast with out being able to step on the gas , idled in to parking lot shut off truck and then the truck worked and engine light went off.
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On a 91 Camry should the brake lights come on as tail lights when you turn on lights or remain out until brakes are applied even if lights are turned on?
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Is there a way to flash your taillights without braking and using hazard lights?
If you just barely touch the brake pedal the brake lights will come on but the brakes will for all intent and purpose not be applied.
