1989 Honda Civic Tail Lights Stay On

1989 HONDA CIVIC
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D_DUB07
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I started up my car one morning and drove to work and when i turned off my car my left tail light and center back glass light remained on and wouldnt turn off as of now i have to disconect my battery i dont have a clue what to do help???
Jun 27, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I would say you have a burned out right brake light and that the problem with the lights is the switch located on the brake pedal. It is either out of adjustment, the spring returning the pedal is weak, there is something blocking the pedal return or the switch is bad.
Jun 27, 2006 at 8:39 AM

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Inspect the brake pedal switch for misadjustment or failure, and check the pedal return spring and anything blocking full pedal return. Also check for a burned-out right brake light.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1989 Honda Civic says the left tail light and center rear light stay on after the car is shut off, so the battery must be disconnected. The expert suggests a burned-out right brake light and a brake pedal switch that is out of adjustment, has a weak return spring, is blocked by something, or is faulty.

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