1998 Honda Civic Brake Lights

1998 HONDA CIVIC
193,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SASYSUE1
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The are always on which drains battery, what do I do to fix this problem? Is it a sensor?
Aug 4, 2009 at 10:52 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Most likely brake switch on top of pedal is out of adjustment or faulty. Find switch depress button do lights go off? test light should show power to one terminal when button depressed. if not replace switch.
Aug 4, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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SASYSUE1
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Switch on Brake?
Aug 5, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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