2000 Chevy Astro tail lights

2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIAN113083
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brake lights stay on when van is shut off already replaced brake light switch this did not fix problem
Jan 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum, Does the high-mount brake lite stay on also? If it does, I'd have to check wiring circuit to and from the brake switch. Orange wire at the switch is hot all the time. White wire from the switch is only hot when the switch is activated.
Jan 4, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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BRIAN113083
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yes high brake light stays on also
Jan 5, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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