1986 Toyota 4Runner Brake Lights

1986 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
257,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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XANTHINE
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The problem is when my headlight's are on my brake light's don't work, but if the headlights are off the brake lights work fine, also when I step on the brake the dash light comes on
Jun 7, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the brake and tail circuit are shorted together
Jun 7, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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