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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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So the issue is when I step on the brake pedal keys in or not the dash and the parking lights come on. If the headlights are on there is not a problem. Looking for a short somewhere. This issue does not

I was trying to isolate and pretty much have my whole dash disassembled right now.

1). I have pulled the tail light bulbs and checked the connectors visually. They look okay to me

2). Previous owner had an aftermarket radio installed pulled that just in case. Factory connectors are still there.

3). Headlight switch. Pulled the ground wires off. Ran a wire around to battery ground. Still same issue. Removed ground all together same issue.

Not sure what is next guys? Can the break pedal switch go bad? Potential head lamp switch failure (not sure how to test completely)

Any ideas would be appreciated. Had this thing about a month and am just working on fixing some little things when I have time.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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I should add perhaps that my hatch light was flickering and now it is solid on. I disconnected the plug. Should this make the light for that go off I would think?
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 05:23 PM
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Bueller?
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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My money's on a bad ground.
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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Well that's amazing. Who could have guessed
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