the rear tail lights on my 1998 nissan pathfinder will not go off.

1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
165,000 MILES
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BLORENTZ
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I have not driven it for several hours. tried driving it... did not help
Apr 19, 2012 at 1:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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brake light switch is bad. it is on the brake pedal. un hook it and see if the lights go out.

Roy
Apr 19, 2012 at 1:30 AM
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BLORENTZ
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where on the pedal... I'm fairly mechanically inclined, BUT I don't see anything attached to the pedal. thanks
Apr 19, 2012 at 1:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is up at the top of the pedal.

Roy
Apr 19, 2012 at 1:45 AM
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BLORENTZ
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ok... for a 61 yr. old woman.. it was quite the contortionist trick.
BUT the lights are off... thanks a bunch, becky
Apr 19, 2012 at 2:08 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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replace the switch. you have no brake lights at this time.

Roy
Apr 19, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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BLORENTZ
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will do, first thing tomorrow..again thanks
Apr 19, 2012 at 2:23 AM
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good luck

roy
Apr 19, 2012 at 2:30 AM
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