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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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3rd Brake light problem

I have developed a problem with my brake lights on a 98 explorer xlt.

My 3rd brake light is flashing and faint when the car is off. With the car on the same problem exists. when you open a door (or turn a light on in the car) the flashing stops but the light is still faint.

When you depress the brake pedal no main brake lights but you do get a full intensity 3rd brake light.

This has me stumped! Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Dennis
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lovs2fly
I have developed a problem with my brake lights on a 98 explorer xlt.

My 3rd brake light is flashing and faint when the car is off. With the car on the same problem exists. when you open a door (or turn a light on in the car) the flashing stops but the light is still faint.

When you depress the brake pedal no main brake lights but you do get a full intensity 3rd brake light.

This has me stumped! Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Dennis
What did you find on this problem? I'm thinking a loose ground someplace.
 
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