Troubleshooting Brake Lights that Come on With Parking Lights
Published 01/30/2018
Question:
Brake lights remain on when parking lights/ truck lights are turned on. Brake lights Work fine otherwise.
asked by: Brian J
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Expert Reply:
Is this on a trailer or on a vehicle? What it sounds like though is a short between the running light circuit and the brake lights. I'd recommend you go over the wiring of the vehicle/trailer looking for anything that's shorting out like cut or exposed wire and fix as needed.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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