Tail lights stuck on.

  • #1

    Tail lights stuck on.

    I went to start my car one morning 2 weeks ago and it was flat out dead. I had it jumped later and all was well. I happened to notice that once the car was turned off that the tail lights remained on. I detached the sensor and sure enough it was toast. So I just purchased a replacement one and attached it and same problem, tail lights turn on the second they are plugged in. What's the catch? I don't have a clue what to do. Any suggestions would be great.
  • #2
    Your switch on the brake pedal need either adjusted or replaced. ()when the sensor box is disconnected it completely disables the rear lights, regardless of the brake pedal position.

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  • #3
    There a little round plastic button that the switch on the brake pedal contacts. They break and fall out and the brake lights stay on



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

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  • #4
    Sweet guys, thanks for the replies. I checked under the steering wheel and found the broken rubber stopper. I had read about this along time ago and had forgotten about it. My cruise control has never worked either so now I'll get that fixed at the same time.
  • #5
    Google is your friend for common Z31 issues. If you're tight on cash duct tape and a penny will do the trick. http://z31.com/repairs/brakepedal/
  • #6
    reddzx;n761897 wrote: There a little round plastic button that the switch on the brake pedal contacts. They break and fall out and the brake lights stay on
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    1986 RB20 300xz 2+2