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Jul 19, 2018 | 05:54 PM

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petemcl

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[QUOTE=49fordv8f4;18095960]

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Hmm, I didn't know that. I wonder what his reasoning is for shutting off the brake light circuit? I can't see a reason for it, myself.
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Not sure that shut off conforms to FMVSS but I will be changing mine eventually.

Jul 19, 2018 | 09:30 PM

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jniolon

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only reason I can see for turning off the brake lights is if you're hauling shine and the revenuers are after you...

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Jul 19, 2018 | 10:45 PM

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Depends what mods have been made. The Ron Francis basic kits shuts it off. Better for a beginner to test with it running.

Are you sure? I think Ron could get in trouble for that.

Jul 20, 2018 | 09:41 AM

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raytasch

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Use extreme caution working under a vehicle that has the engine running.

Jul 20, 2018 | 01:04 PM

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[QUOTE=petemcl;18095913]

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Depends what mods have been made. The Ron Francis basic kits shuts it off. Better for a beginner to test with it running.

For the OP, I would check with the local MVD as to what is required per state law.
I've always wire the brake and hazard circuits hot at all times where the brake light switch and hazard switch complete the circuit with the key off.
On the newer cars with push button Start, the start circuit is not active until the brake circuit is complete by pressing the brake pedal

Jul 27, 2018 | 02:12 PM

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idler50

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The line is definitely hot whether on or off. I'm still trouble shooting it here and there to no avail. I'm going to run a hot line all the way back the the brake lights this weekend.