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Posted on Oct 22, 2009

Why do the tail lights stay on even when truck is turned off

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Sounds like your brake pedal detector switch is stuck on. On the brake pedal lever/mechanism look for a small switch that is broken. Exact location of and type of switch will vary with your model truck. Local auto parts stores should carry them, nothing expensive usually.

When you press the brake pedal down, the lever is supposed to press the switch down, and when you let go of the brakes nornally the small switch should spring back and turn off brake lights.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 11, 2009

SOURCE: Tail Lights & Brake Lights stay on even when car is turn off

you need a brake light stop switch. it is located on the brake pedal at the top. really easy to change out.

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SOURCE: have a 2005 gmc 1500 where the park lights and

PARK LAMP RELAY STUCK CLOSE WILL CAUSE PARK LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS TO STAY ON.

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2010

SOURCE: brake/tail lights stay on even when truck lights

sounds like your brake switch is bad

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2011

SOURCE: my tail lights stay on..they

your brake light switch is stuck. I've had this problem before myself. The switch is usually located up under the dash(drivers side) at the back of the brake pedal. just reach up to it and pull it back out. you can get a new on at the auto parts store, and take about 10 minutes to change. hope this helps, and please rate. helpful or not

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