center brake light won't work

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
78,000 MILES
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BALDY1
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try to change the little bulb but it stays on all the time even if the car is off
Nov 9, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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HMAC300
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check to see if your brake light switch is stuck
Nov 9, 2011 at 1:12 AM
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BALDY1
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how do I do that
Nov 9, 2011 at 1:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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the brake light switch is at the top of the brake pedal. Check to see if it is out of adjustment or stuck. However, if only the 3rd brake light is staying on, that doesn't make sense. If it is on all the time, check for a short to power. Basically, trace the wire to see if it has shorted out against something that has power all the time.
Nov 9, 2011 at 3:29 AM
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