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Why does your tail lights stay on and the brake lights don't work?
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∙ 11y ago
There are a few things that can cause tail lights to go out such as:
1. A corroded light socket
2. Blown bulb(s)
3. Tail light relay (some cars)
4. Tail light fuse
5. Faulty or touching wires
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf no lights appear when step on the brake pedal, while you check the lights from the rear, check the fuse that connects the brake lights. Pull out the fuse and look at the wire in the central window. If the wire is broken, replace the fuse. Make sure the new fuse is not blown, and carries the same amperage. Take the lights are out to check which one isn't working. The problem may be cured by replacing the bulb in a brake light that's out. A burned out bulb has a broken filament and a dark brown spot on one side. Check the owners manual for bulb type. Check the circuit if replacement bulbs and fuses do not restore the lights and also check the battery power and the light on your volt tester.
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∙ 19y agosometimes its because somebody put in a light bulb wrong & is back feeding the system.
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∙ 19y agoLAST TIME I RAN IN 2 THAT - SOMEBODY HAD INSTALLED A TAILLIGHT BULB IN BACKWARDS-was forced in 180? out.BUT there could also B a bare wire @ the brake light switch or back 2 the rear bulbs.
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∙ 15y agoThe bulb is burnt out. If the problem was a fuse, then all brake lights and probably the dashboard lights would be out as well.
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∙ 19y agoCheck the switch on the brake pedal
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