Brake lights fusing

Tiny
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  • 2013 HYUNDAI I10
  • 1.2L
  • 2WD
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  • 87,000 MILES
My garage have said my brake lights fuse but only after pressing the brake 3/4 times, due to this they say their electrician can look to locate the issue which will be costly and may not even resolve the issue. I don't know what to do, should I take it to the dealer?
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

What exactly is going on? When you step on the brake pedal does the brake light fuse blow, or are your brake lights inoperative?

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Alex
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 AT 5:38 PM
Tiny
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Hi, they thought it needed a new switch, which they replaced, brake lights were working but they fuse after 3 or 4 steps on the brakes. So definitely not the switch, I thought it would be a process of elimination but they seem to think because it's not fusing first time every time that it's a wiring issue that they may or may not be able to trace and which could prove costly, they are talking like I may as well scrap a 6 year old car!
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Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Hello again,

Okay, so I think you are saying that the fuse for the brake light circuit blows after stepping on the brakes 2 or three times. Could you please double check the year, make and model of your vehicle for us. I can't find a listing for that vehicle in our reference guide. I know whats going on, but if I could pull up a couple of things on your vehicle it would make it a lot easier for whoever is fixing your vehicle.

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Alex
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 6:04 AM
Tiny
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Hi, yes that's exactly right. It's a Hyundai I10 PN13NHB 1.2L 5 door petrol.

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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

I'm sorry, but we do not have a listing for this vehicle in our reference material, probably because it's not in the United States market. But from what you have explained to me I would look at the brake pedal and look to see if there if a Brake On/Off[BOO] switch. If there is is I would replace that as it is a perfect spot for an intermittent short to ground to show up. I have also included guides for finding a short to ground and finding intermittent problems in an automotive circuit for you. Please go through these guides, check for a BOO switch and get back to us with what you are able to find out. I hope that this helps.

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Alex
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 8:23 PM

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