Brake lights

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
82,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASON DOUGLAS LOTZER
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Brake lights only turn on when I barely apply any pressure to the brake pedal but turn off when I press firmly to actually slow down. All three lights do this. I have replaced the brake light switch but still have not fixed the problem.
Mar 16, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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HMAC300
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it may be a defective brake light switch. check white wire leaving switch and if it goes out with a full application try another. if it is made in China do not use it. then check ground at left hand rear of frame by bumper.
Mar 17, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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