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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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ive got a 1975 econoline 100 with a 300- 3 on the tree and when i have everything off and i hit the brake the brake lights still light up... is this normal or do i have a wiring short?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by darrin1999
ive got a 1975 econoline 100 with a 300- 3 on the tree and when i have everything off and i hit the brake the brake lights still light up... is this normal or do i have a wiring short?
That is normal for them to do that.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Normal, it ias actually required by the FMVSS.
 
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