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Tail light problem (Help!)

  • 04-03-2009 2:27pm
    #1
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks, wondering if anyone can help.

    Just parked my car for the night. Turned everything off as usual, took out the key etc but the tail lights are still on. I've checked everything numerous times but nothing will turn them off.

    Is there any way to get them off? Last thing I want is the battery dying overnight.


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  • #2
    homer90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    Might help to mention what car it is .....


  • #3
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Yeah my apologies. It's a 2001 Hyundai Accent.


  • #4
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    Yeah my apologies. It's a 2001 Hyundai Accent.

    Take out the fuse for the lights. BTW check your brake lights etc before you drive, these may also be wonky.

    Then get your car to a mechanic, you owe it to the car behind you to have your tail lights working properly.


  • #5
    Mr.David
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭Mr.David


    It probably that the brake light switch (under the brake pedal) is stuck in the "on" position. Have a look at it, they are cheap and easy to replace.


  • #6
    SV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,534 ✭✭✭SV


    Mr.David wrote: »
    It probably that the brake light switch (under the brake pedal) is stuck in the "on" position. Have a look at it, they are cheap and easy to replace.

    they generally won't work with the key out?


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  • #7
    homer90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    ClioV6 wrote: »
    they generally won't work with the key out?

    Some cars do...


  • #8
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Cheers lads.

    It was late so I just took the diode out of the fuesbox to get it through the night. I'll have another look later on and if it's still fooked I'll drop it around to a mechanic.


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