2000 Hyundai Elantra Break Light?

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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JONNERZZ
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2000 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl Automatic 97000 miles

When I'm driving at night and I have my lights on my break lights don't elluminate. What could be the problem and how can I fix it?
Sep 17, 2010 at 10:26 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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you mean the tail lights not coming on or brake light not coming on when braking? could have bad bulbs in both or fuse is blown.
Sep 17, 2010 at 10:57 PM
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JONNERZZ
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You know when you already have your light on and you press on the breaks the back lights are suppose to get brighter? Mine don't.
Sep 17, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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okay, do the brake lights work in the day time with the headlights off?
Sep 17, 2010 at 11:47 PM
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JONNERZZ
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Yes they work in the day.
Sep 18, 2010 at 12:17 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check wiring at both of the tail light assemblies, also check at headlight switch on dash, seems like ground wire may be loose or damaged.
Sep 18, 2010 at 12:19 AM
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