to warn the drivers behind your automobile that you are slowing down
yes
There is no electricity going to the lights of an automobile if the light switch inside the car is off. The main switch cuts off all current to the lights, both front and rear. There will be current to the tail lights if the brake is applied.
On most American cars, the dash fuse feeds off the tail light fuse. The tail light fuse is typically 20 amps and the dash fuse feeds off from it and is usually 5 amps. If the tail light fuse blows, you loose the dash lights.
This is operating as intended. Brake lights are only activated when the brake pedal is pressed, irrespective of the other lights in use. It is a safety feature so vehicles behind are aware the brakes have been applied. They are separate from the tail lights so they still give a visual indication of braking whether the other lights are on or off.
1993 jaguar xj6 Tail lights turn on and off
try e brakes..turn the e brakes on and see if it turns off.if it does then you have suto headlights
Take a hammer to the tail lights then they will shut off but you might have to get them replaced or somting The tail lights you see may actually be the brake lights stuck on because of a faulty or out of adjustment brake light switch.
Check for a bad ground
No. When the key is on the tail lights are on.
TRy changing your brakes and closing your doors while driving.
If your referring to tail lights just turn off your headlights and they will turn off. If your referring to break lights take your foot of the break pedal.
The ground for the brake lamp. When the tail lights are off, the tail light circuit can act as a ground for the brake light. When the tail lights are on, it can't.