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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Car: 1991 RS
Engine: 90' TPI 305
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Axle/Gears: posi disc 3.23's
brake lights wont turn off

when i turn my car off the brake lights stay on. where should i look first for a short? is there a fuse for the back lights? i tried the one labeled 'tail' but that did nothing
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Car: 91 Z/28, 89 RS Race Car
Engine: 305 stock / ZZ4 AFR 195 9.7:1
Transmission: T5 / t10 / Jerico
Axle/Gears: 10blt w 3.42, 9 in w /3.80 DL
Check the switch that makes contact with the brake pedal. It is bad or out of adjustment. easy fix
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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thanks SDIF, it was that. the little switch isnt broken, its the clip that holds it in place. can you get that at lordco?
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