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1989 Jeep YJ Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake lights, Brake pedal, Tail lights.
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Asked on February 21, 2011

Brake lights stay on when parking lights are on

I bought some LED tail lights for my Jeep YJ. Doesn't seem like it would be hard to wire up, but after hours, i can't get it. If i connect just one wire for the parking lights, it works fine. I connect the brake wire the lights get bright no matter if the brake pedal is pressed or not. If i connect just the brake light it works correctly. For some reason connect the brake wire and parking lights it looks like the brake lights are on all the time.
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Replied on February 21, 2011

Is there a ground wire?

If so find another place to ground it (even if it's temporary) See if they work correctly with a better ground.

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