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Tail lights come on by themselves S40-V40 2000

posted by  someone claiming to be michael in dallas on  Fri Dec 12 10:07 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Stop car, shut off headlights, walk to back of car, taillights are all off.
Turn off ignition, remove key, walk to back of car, bottom outside corder red taillights are on, and so is the center brake light above the back window.

Press brake pedal, walk to back of car, and the lights are all off again.

I think (but am not sure) that maybe sometimes the center light doesn't come on, but only the bottom corner lights.

Lights were on all night, but battery not dead, lucky just some of the lower watt bulbs.

Any ideas?? Seems wierd to me.








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    Tail lights come on by themselves S40-V40 2000

    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Sat Dec 13 03:53 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    You need a new brake lamp switch, at the pedal.








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      Tail lights come on by themselves S40-V40 2000

      posted by  someone claiming to be michael in dallas on  Thu Dec 18 05:20 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Thanks. If I pull the brake pedal up, the lights usually do turn off.

      Funny though, I can stand outside the car, no key in ignition, and watch the lights turn on as soon as the door closes. Not every time, but several times, and at the exact moment the door shuts.

      Unfortunately, it also sometimes happens when driving, so have to fix soon.

      Any advice on how difficult to fix?

      I've been waiting for a manual that covers the 2000 model year, the old manual is 21 pounds/37 dollars shipped to me, maybe I should just pay...






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