1997 Hyundai Lantra Tail lights remain on

Tiny
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  • 1997 HYUNDAI LANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 169,000 MILES
Trying to work out where an active can get to the tail light when all switches are turned off. Is it common for the stork light switch to be faulty? But this doesn't make sense because the tail lights are only the lights illuminated. Front lights are off?
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 12:37 AM

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Tiny
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Inspect the brake light switch located on top of brake pedal. The switch creates an open circuit when brake pedal is up and the circuit closes when brake pedal is pressed, causing lights to illuminate. If it is faulty or out of adjustment then the lights will remain on even with vehicle off.

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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 12:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks mate

But, Not brakes. Park Lights.
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 4:51 AM
Tiny
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Sorry about that.

You need to inspect your taillamp relay which is located in the engine compartment relay box. If it has failed then it will cause a closed loop and allow the tail lamps to remain on at all times. For information on how to test a relay, follow the link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_do_i_check_a_relay.htm

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Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 12:56 PM

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