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Why do the tail lights remain on if the car and lights are off?
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∙ 15y ago
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On top of the brake pedal there is the shaft that connects the brake pedal to the brake switch.
There could be of two problems with your tail lights being constantly on.
1: The spacer between the the brake pedal switch and the shaft of the brake pedal is broke ( The brake pedal switch which is bout the size of a cork has a tip at the end that moves in out of the switch easily.) This broken spacer will cost about a buck at your local auto store. Easy to fix. This is mostly likely the case... if that doesn t work
2: The switch need to be replaced. Fairly easy for the do-it yourselfer, will cost around $25 for the switch.
Save you alot of money and time if you check for yourself these two steps in ascending order. Hope it helps.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoMost likely a bad bulb but could be a bad switch or fuse. Note that sometimes trailer hitch harnesses and license plate bulbs are on the same circuit and can cause issues. See sources and related links below if it ends up being a bulb issue.
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∙ 12y agothis is probably because you have a short in the switch or a short to power
as far as I've seen the person who asked this question is a prick and dumb as hell.
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