Why do brake lights stay on when car is turned off?

Answer 1

I hope this helps, I would take a calculated guess that it is strictly a safety factor (in an emergancy on the highway if your foot is on the brake you are less likely to be rear ended) and if this is indead true, than it is wired to the battery independent of your starter switch

If the brake lights are staying on even with your foot off the brake, it may be that the switch controlling the brake lights is broken. Beware; this can drain the battery.

Answer 2

Uh...I would first check to make sure your bulbs are not blown. check brake light fuse. If still no trace wiring fro brake lights back. Hope this helps. You might also check the brake light switch on brake pedal.

Answer 3

A blown fuse, a faulty ( or dirty ) reverse light switch, faulty wiring, a blown bulb or a poor ground could cause reverse lights not to work. If one light doesn't work it's likely to be a blown bulb, faulty wiring or a poor ground. If both don't work it's probably a blown fuse, a faulty reverse light switch or faulty wiring.

Answer 4

Readjust the brake light switch on the pedal.

Answer 5

Check bulbs they are double filamented with larger filament for tailights

Check fuse for parking tail and dash lights

May be a bad switch

Answer 6

its most likely to be a faulty switch, although it could be a bad earth. Check the switch first it should be attached to the pedal. If not check the brake lights for corrosion.