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Tail LIghts ON???

97 rs, idk y but my tail lights stay on when i turn off the car and the head lights and brake arent being pressed or pushhed and it just started yesteday. wat could it be.

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

Which lights are you talking abt exactly? If the brake lights stay on check the brake stop lamp switch.

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

its the brake lights not the blinkers. and were is that switch?

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

above it or behind it i havent really looked i just wanna make sure i get it rights, and wat do i do whn i find it

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

I think its behind it not 100% sure.

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

sometimes my blinker would go twice as fast wen i step on the brake.

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

If the blinker is fast thats just telling you have a bulb out.

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

whn i find the stop brake switch wat do i do

RE: Tail LIghts ON???

Try adjusting the switch.

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1.
Measure the clearance between the outer case of the stop lamp switch and brake pedal (Figure 1). The clearance is 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.020 to 0.060 in).

2.
If the clearance is not within specifications, proceed with the adjustment procedure.

3.
Disconnect the brake switch connector, and loosen the lock nut (old style) or turn the stop lamp switch 1/4 turn counterclockwise to loosen it (new style).

4.
Move the switch so the distance between the pedal stopper and outer case is between 0.5 - 1.5 mm (.020 - .060 in.).

5.
Tighten the lock nut or twist the switch 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. Recheck clearance after tightening.

6.
Re-connect the brake switch connector.

7.
Check stop light operation. Make sure the brake lights are not illuminated with the brake pedal released.
NOTE :A RUNNING CHANGE WAS MADE TO THE TYPE OF STOP LAMP SWITCH USED ON 1998 OR LATER VEHICLES. EITHER THE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE BY LOOSENING AND ADJUSTING A LOCK NUT OR BY TWISTING THE SWITCH FROM ITS BAYONET STYLE NUT, MOVING THE SWITCH TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND TWISTING IT BACK TO ITS LOCKED POSITION.