Rear light and brake lights stay on

Hi leslieannmarcobrewster,

It sounds like you have a hazard switch or flasher that is out but to be sure here is a guide to help us test the power and grounds and the brake light wiring diagrams to help you do the tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

I did some checking and I had a bad hazard switch

all my brake lights are staying on even after I turn the car off and exit the car.

I have taken all the fuses out just to see if that would help and nothing changed.

can someone advise?


Thanks

Inspect and test the brake switch

Thank you very much!!!

Brakes problem
2001 Hyundai Elantra 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Need to know why brake lights are staying on when car is off ?

brake light switch, above brake pedal, has failed.

I would be checking your brake switch that's where i would start.

Electrical problem
2002 Hyundai Elantra 75000 miles

2002 Hyundai Elantra... After driving home one night, stopped at the gas station and noticed that the brake lights were on while the car was off.

Drove home, and noticed that the brake lights were still on, even after the lights were turned off and the engine turned off.

When pressing down on the brake pedal, the central brake light (in the back window) does not turn on, and while driving, its as if the two taillight brake lights are always depressed.

most likely culprit is sticky/faulty brake light switch, located above brake pedal.

A small magnet the size of 2 pennies will work great. That's what I had my husband use for a temporary fix.

Hi, my brake lights are always on even after I turn of the engine. this had happened after we changed back shock.

it cold be a shorted wire doing this but have it scanned for codes by a mechanic as it may be an ABS problem like a bad sensor or shorted wire.

1998 Hyundai Elantra

what would cause the brake light to stay on with the car turned off and the peddle not being pressed?

Inspect and test the brake switch.

The brake lights on my car stay on. They were bleeded, yet they still stay on.

Hi there,

Check the brake light switch is not faulty, it is on top of the brake pedal under the dash.

Mark (mhpautos)

When I turn off the motor and remove the key, the brake lights remain on. I have checked what I believe to be the ground near the rear of the trunk. At this time, I am pulling the fuse so that my battery won't be drained. Do I have a short somewhere maybe?

Hi there,

Check that the brake light switch at the top of the brake pedal not holding on.

mark (mhpautos)

all of a sudden my 2 brake lights and third brake light continue to stay on even when the car is totally shut off

replaced all 3 bulbs and checked fuse box under dash by driver's side

any ideas

Check the brake light switch adjustment. It's on the top of the brake pedal.

hi i have a question resolving my car. it has to do with my break lights staying turned on when my car is off. i need to know how fix this problem without myself alwways have to pop the hood and take off my battery wire

thanks alot

replace or adjust the brke light switch. its located right above the brake pedal and is causing your problem

thanks alot... so far i got the same answer from 3 different mechanics and im sure this is the problem... thanks again

rob

Why do my brake lights stay on even when i am pressing the pedal?

Hi there,

This will normally be a faulty brake light switch which is located at the top of the brake pedal under the dash.

Mark (mhpautos)

if your brake lights are coming On with out stepping on the brake pedal-adjust or replace the brake switch.

1993 Hyundai Elantra. Just recently I discovered that my brake lights will not turn off. When I lift the brake (from underneath) just a little, the lights will turn off. But, when the brake is left in the normal resting position, the lights stay on. Is it possible that the spring that pulls that the brake up while not in use is worn out and that there is not enough tension to pull it high enough to where the lights won't turn on? If so, do I need to order that part from my dealer?

It sounds as if the brake light switch needs to be adjusted. It is located on the brake pedal leakage up under the dash.

Stop Everything! there was recalls on the newer types of of these cars and the problem still exists back then, before replacing the Brake Switch First is to check if your Brake Light Switch Stopper is not missing evidence of Broken rubber or plastic on the drivers floor is a indication. this is a very common problem with these types of cars and I'm not only saying Hyundai but also honda and other models has also same problem.
on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra The stopper is located on the Brake Pedal arm and if its missing the brake light switch will not turn off because the Plunger will go through the hole where the stopper was and not turn the switch off.

A quick fix is double sided tape and a penny but better to fix it properly get a new stopper and replace it than risking your life.

Excellent addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

brake lights stay on for my 1993 hyndai elantra. i already replaced the switch, could it be the fuse?

Check for power before and after the brake switch-got both the brake circuit is open between the switch and the bulb socket