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Old 04-05-2019, 12:33 AM
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Default tail lights /brake lights won’t turn off

2000 dodge dakota, the rear lights will not shut off all of a sudden and now killed the battery.. what’s causing!!?
 
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Start with the basics. Brake switch adjustment.
 
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Old 04-05-2019, 03:35 PM
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I'd second the switch.

Unfortunately, you can't adjust the switch after initial installation - according to the manual. It's an easy replace though.
 



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