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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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when i step on the brake the front parking lights light up ??????????? anybody have a clue
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Do you have brake lights in the rear? That's where it counts.

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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Do you have brake lights in the rear? That's where it counts.

Thats funny.

The simplest thing would be if the 2 filaments in one of the rear light bulbs are crossed or touching.
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Thats funny...

Not my intent, but I see your point. He says the front parking lights are coming on when he steps on the brake. I'm wondering whether he has brake lights in the rear. If he has rear brake lights and something going on with the front parking lights, makes you wonder whether Bubba has been there.
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Put the body on backwards after your restoration?
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I agree with Roger, shorting the two circuits would do that. Maybe the wrong (single filament) bulbs are installed in the rear, or maybe the wiring is shorted somewhere.
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i do have brake lights would it be a flasher because the hazards and turn signals dont work
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Originally Posted by 77454corve
i do have brake lights would it be a flasher because the hazards and turn signals dont work
New information huh ? Your profile says your an auto mechanic , any specialty ?
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