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    Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

    Hey,

    Would anyone have any idea as to why my brake lights are staying on?
    During the day with my DRL's running they are functioning as they are supposed to. As soon as i turn the switch because it is getting dark the brake lights stay on.
    When i tap them there is a VERY SMALL distinction of them getting brighter but not enough to prevent me from getting a ticket one of these days.

    Any ideas?

    It couldnt be the brake switch if they work on DRL's could it?
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  • #2
    Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

    My guess is that your actual brake lights are probably dead or dying so when you step on the brake pedal, they're not lighting up as well (as bright as they should be). As far as brake lights staying on when night lights are on I believe thats normal.
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    • #3
      Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

      i dont think you understood....
      When i turn the dial because it is night time and look behind me they are fully lit up as though my brakes are on. (without pressing the brake)

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      • #4
        Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

        Originally posted by DiscountRealtor View Post
        i dont think you understood....
        When i turn the dial because it is night time and look behind me they are fully lit up as though my brakes are on. (without pressing the brake)
        Ah sorry for that, then im not sure why that would happen. Maybe someone else can chime in.
        drive green ||
        2003 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T - ex old fun car
        2011 Mercedes Benz B200 Turbo - daily getter

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        • #5
          Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

          Does the third brake light come on as well, or just the tail light brakes? If the third one comes on as well, then I would say its the brake light switch. If not, then you might have a bad ground on the connector for the bulb holders.
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          • #6
            Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

            it's not impossible to be break switch. It is a recall item. It could fail in a odd way....
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            • #7
              Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

              Originally posted by stefan View Post
              it's not impossible to be break switch. It is a recall item. It could fail in a odd way....
              Pun intended? lol.

              Yes third light comes on. PS its a mk3 jetta.
              Would this theory make sense....
              Maybe having the wrong bulbs in. Instead of the ones that have 2 different light settings, 1 for just night time driving then 1 for night time braking Im wondering if i have just the singles in and its causing them to be fully lit all the time??

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              • #8
                Re: Brake lights stay on (only when i turn night lights on)

                Swing by and i'll take a look for you.

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