1987 Honda Accord Running lights come on when you press on

1987 HONDA ACCORD
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BILLIESUE58
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Electrical problem
1987 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

What would cause my running lights to come on when i press on my brakes both when car is off or when it is running?
Jun 25, 2010 at 8:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Brake and tail light circuit is shorted together
Jun 25, 2010 at 9:35 PM
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JEREMIAH
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daytime running lights were not available in 1987.
Jun 26, 2010 at 5:39 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Tail lites are also called running lights-Now DRL is a different category
Jun 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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