1998 Honda Accord Tail lights

1998 HONDA ACCORD
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDIEVALHORN
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Tail lights come on when lights are activated but do not light up when brake is applied. The side and middle brake lights come on, so I think the brake switch is okay. Have already replaced bulbs and checked fuses and found no problem. What might cause this?
Aug 31, 2008 at 11:33 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi medievalhorn,

If the high mount brakes works, you need to check the brake bulbs and/or its sockets. Did you use the correct bulb type, it should be of double filament.
Sep 1, 2008 at 9:55 AM
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