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Why do my tail lights and dashboard lights only go on when I brake?

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by bodykits, May 16, 2009.

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    bodykits New Member

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    Apr 22, 2009
    I recently replaced one of the burned out tail lights. Then all of a sudden the interior dashboard lights, lighting on my shifter and brake lights do not light up unless I brake.

    Explanations anyone?

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    bodykits, May 16, 2009
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    06_blkout New Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 2, 2009
    Location:
    2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

    I'm not sure how the tC's electrical system is, but you'd have to find out what all runs through the brake light switch, sounds like that may be going bad.
    06_blkout, May 17, 2009
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    SquallLHeart New Member

    Member Since:
    Feb 4, 2007
    Location:
    '06 Scion tC
    i don't have an explanation.. those two things are on seperate circuits... something somewhere things got crossed or shorted.

    your car doesn't like you.
    SquallLHeart, May 18, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

    Member Since:
    Mar 22, 2006
    Location:
    2005 Scion Tc
    It sounds like my '83 Mercury Capri. It was and still is demon possessed. I am not sure what is going on here, but back in the old days, putting an incorrect bulb in the tail light caused these types of issues. Double check that you have the right bulb and report back on here.
    navylife59, May 20, 2009
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