1999 Ford Focus lights

1999 FORD FOCUS
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BAPHILLIPS
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Electrical problem
1999 Ford Focus Manual
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when i put my foot on the brake, my side lights come on this has only just started happening, please can you help me.
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Beverley
Jun 16, 2008 at 9:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Does your running/tail lights turns On too with the side lights when brake is applied?
Jun 16, 2008 at 10:06 PM
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BAPHILLIPS
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No other lights appear to come on at the rear
Jun 16, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No experience in electrical bring it in to the pros. this one can be a bear to locate thru online. The problem is that, the brake circuit is shorted to the side marker circuit.
Jun 17, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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